Question

Identify an example of a simplifying abstraction.(1 point)
Responses

central processing unit (CPU)
central processing unit (CPU)

Photoshop
Photoshop

operating system
operating system

Microsoft Office

Answer 1

An example of a simplifying abstraction is the "central processing unit (CPU)." The CPU abstracts the complex operations of a computer by providing a simplified interface for executing instructions and managing data, allowing users and software to interface with it without needing to understand the underlying electronic intricacies.