Computer Science Illuminated
Computer Science Illuminated
7th Edition
ISBN: 9781284155617
Author: Nell Dale, John Lewis
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
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Chapter 7, Problem 59E
Program Plan Intro

a.

Abstraction:

  • The process of modeling a complex system is called as abstraction. Abstraction hides its background details and offers a model for the complex system.
    • That is, this model represents only essential details to the viewer, and the other details are hidden.
  • The duplication is avoided in abstraction.
  • Categories of abstraction are data abstraction, procedural abstraction, control abstraction, and control structure.

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b.

Abstraction of an airplane from the view of a passenger:

  • A passenger can view the airplane as the quickest transfer medium...

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c.

Abstraction of an airplane from the view of the cabin crew:

  • The c...

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d.

Abstraction of an airplane from the view of a maintenance mechanic:

  • A maintenance mechanic c...

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e.

Abstraction of an airplane from the view of the airline's corporate office:

  • From the view of the corp...

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