Multiple choice

'Platform' in computer world means ___________.

  1. computer hardware

  2. operating systems

  3. both of these

  4. none of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In computing, 'platform' refers to the combination of computer hardware architecture and the operating system that runs on it. For example, 'Windows platform' or 'Mac platform' encompasses both the hardware (Intel/AMD processors, ARM chips) and the operating system. Software is often described as being 'cross-platform' when it can run on different hardware-OS combinations, demonstrating that platform includes both elements.

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