Windows 32 API supports
2014
Windows 32 API supports
- A.
16-bit Windows
- B.
32-bit Windows
- C.
64-bit Windows
- D.
All of the above
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Correct answer: D
Answer: All of the above.
Explanation:
Win32 on 32-bit Windows: The Win32 API is the native 32-bit Windows API and is designed for 32-bit versions of Windows.
Win32 on 64-bit Windows: Many 32-bit Win32 applications run on 64-bit Windows through the WoW64 (Windows-on-Windows 64) compatibility layer, so Win32 APIs are available to those 32-bit apps on 64-bit systems.
Win32 and 16-bit Windows: Historically, Win32s was an extension for some 16-bit Windows releases (for example Windows 3.1) that provided a subset of the Win32 API, enabling certain Win32 applications to run on 16-bit systems.
Note: Native 64-bit applications generally use the 64-bit Windows API (Win64), which is distinct from Win32; compatibility layers make Win32 available across different architectures.
Conclusion: Considering native 32-bit support and the compatibility layers (Win32s for some 16-bit systems and WoW64 for 64-bit systems), the choice listing all three is correct.