What Is the System That Consists of Nonproprietary Hardware and Software

question 63

Multiple Choice

What is the system that consists of nonproprietary hardware and software based on publicly known standards that allows third parties to create add-on products to plug into or interoperate with the system?

• A)management system
• B)reputation system
• C)knowledge system
• D)open system

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Definitions:

Eardrum

A thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear, vibrating in response to sound waves and initiating the process of hearing.

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped, fluid-filled organ in the inner ear responsible for converting sound vibrations into nerve signals for hearing.

Sound Vibrations

Sound vibrations are the back-and-forth movement of particles when a sound is produced, traveling as sound waves through mediums like air or water.

Nerve Impulses

Electrical signals that travel along neurons, enabling communication within the nervous system.