The ____ hides from the user the messy details of underlying hardware.
A) interface
B) operating system
C) system software
D) machine code

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An interface is a layer between the user and the underlying hardware, which allows the user to interact with the hardware without needing to understand the underlying details. The interface abstracts away the complexity of the hardware, presenting a simpler and more user-friendly interface. This can include graphical user interfaces (GUIs), command-line interfaces (CLIs), or application programming interfaces (APIs). The other options (operating system, system software, and machine code) may also play a role in hiding details of the hardware, but interface is the most general and encompassing term.

The ____ Hides from the User the Messy Details of Underlying