What Is an Open System

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Multiple Choice

What is an open system?

• A)Any proprietary software licensed under exclusive legal right of the copyright holder
• B)Any software whose source code is made available free for any third party to review and modify.
• C)Contains instructions written by a programmer specifying the actions to be performed by computer software.
• D)Consists of nonproprietary hardware and software based on publicly known standards that allow third parties to create add-on products to plug into or interoperate.

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Definitions:

LSD

Lysergic acid diethylamide, a powerful hallucinogenic drug that alters perception, feelings, and thoughts.

Barbiturate

A class of drugs that act as central nervous system depressants, commonly used for anesthesia, sedation, and the treatment of various sleep disorders.

Drowsy

A state of feeling sleepy or lethargic, often leading to a decreased level of consciousness or alertness.

Heroin

An opioid drug made from morphine, highly addictive and illegal, used primarily for its euphoric effects.