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A programmer writing an app includes a function that searches through an image library and returns a sprite based on a user’s choice. This function is used multiple times through the program. At what layer of abstraction does this occur?(1 point)
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hardware layer
hardware layer

system software layer
system software layer

circuit layer
circuit layer

application software layer
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Operating systems provide which of the following simplifying abstractions?(1 point)
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resource delegation
resource delegation

shell interfaces
shell interfaces

source code
source code

personal computers
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Which of the following is an example of a simplifying abstraction?(1 point)
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RAID controller
RAID controller

tablet
tablet

cache
cache

computer terminal
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Which abstraction facilitates the use of Internet of Things technology?(1 point)
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the abstraction of the data output (temperature, pressure, etc.)
the abstraction of the data output (temperature, pressure, etc.)

the abstraction of the network layer (IP addresses, protocols, etc.)
the abstraction of the network layer (IP addresses, protocols, etc.)

the abstraction of the sensor input (temperature, pressure, etc.)
the abstraction of the sensor input (temperature, pressure, etc.)

the abstraction of data storage (RAM, ROM, etc.)
Answered by GPT-4o mini
The function that searches through an image library and returns a sprite based on a user’s choice occurs at the **application software layer**. This layer involves end-user applications and the functions that they provide.
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Operating systems provide **shell interfaces** as a simplifying abstraction. Shell interfaces allow users to interact with the operating system and execute commands in a more understandable way, abstracting the complexities of hardware and system calls.
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An example of a simplifying abstraction is a **RAID controller**. It abstracts the complexities of multiple hard drives and provides a simplified interface for data management and redundancy, making it easier for users and systems to interact with multiple storage devices.
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The abstraction that facilitates the use of Internet of Things technology is **the abstraction of the sensor input (temperature, pressure, etc.)**. This abstraction allows devices to interpret and utilize data from various sensors, enabling connectivity and functionality in IoT applications.