Question

question 12 of 25
which example best demonstrates a way that abstraction has made computers easier to use?
a. you talk to friends to decide which park you want to meet at.
b. at a movie theater, you select a seat as you walk in and then wait for the movie to begin.
c. you press a button to make an elevator stop at your desired floor.
d. in a library, you browse through the stacks to find the book you want.

Explanation:

Abstraction in computing hides the complex details and provides a simple interface. Pressing a button to make an elevator stop is similar to how in computing, we use simple commands (like clicking an icon) without knowing the complex underlying processes. Options A, B and D are non - computer related activities.

Answer:

C. You press a button to make an elevator stop at your desired floor.