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What is the main purpose of information hiding in modular design?
What is the main purpose of information hiding in modular design?
- To expose the internal structure of modules
- To restrict the use of internal data by other modules (correct)
- To increase the dependencies between modules
- To encourage the design of modules with unnecessary dependencies
How does unnecessary dependency on other modules affect the validity of a module?
How does unnecessary dependency on other modules affect the validity of a module?
- It may lead to corruption of the module's internal data (correct)
- It has no impact on the module's functionality
- It increases the logical structure of the procedural unit
- It strengthens the module's boundaries
What does information hiding encompass in a software system?
What does information hiding encompass in a software system?
- Methods for increasing the visibility of internal data
- External dependencies, module boundaries, and software maintenance
- Procedural unit, logical structure, and internal properties of a module
- Data, type of data structures, encoding systems, and internal compositional structure (correct)
Why is it important for a module to be implemented in a manner that reinforces its boundaries?
Why is it important for a module to be implemented in a manner that reinforces its boundaries?
What are the two incarnations of information hiding mentioned in the text?
What are the two incarnations of information hiding mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of information hiding in programming?
What is the purpose of information hiding in programming?
How does information hiding relate to the concept of an abstract tool?
How does information hiding relate to the concept of an abstract tool?
What does minimizing coupling refer to in programming?
What does minimizing coupling refer to in programming?
Which programming practice involves applying encapsulation?
Which programming practice involves applying encapsulation?
In what way does information hiding benefit the user of a program?
In what way does information hiding benefit the user of a program?
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