Describe the Relationship Between an API, the System-Call Interface, and the Operating

question 38

Essay

Describe the relationship between an API, the system-call interface, and the operating system.

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Definitions:

Accounts Receivable

Represents money owed to a company by its customers for goods or services that have been delivered but not yet paid for.

Indirect Method

A way of preparing the cash flow statement where net income is adjusted for changes in balance sheet accounts to calculate cash flow from operating activities.

Depreciation Expense

The allocated portion of the cost of a tangible fixed asset written off each year, reflecting its usage and wear and tear.

Patent Amortization

The gradual expensing of the cost of a patent (an intangible asset) over its useful life.