An Application Programming Interface (API) Is ________

question 18

Multiple Choice

An application programming interface (API) is ________.

• A) the code the application software needs in order to interact with the CPU
• B) the code to interface between an application and a peripheral like a printer
• C) the currently active part of an application
• D) the code to interface between an application and RAM

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Definitions:

Differential Cost

The difference in total cost that will result from selecting one alternative over another in decision-making situations.

Alternatives

Various options or choices available in a decision-making process.

Relevant Costs

Costs that will be affected by a decision and are future-oriented.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate used to charge manufacturing overhead cost to jobs that is established in advance for each period. It is computed by dividing the estimated total manufacturing overhead cost for the period by the estimated total amount of the allocation base for the period.