Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Algorithm Design And Problem Solving (Section 3 - No. 33)

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'abstraction' in computer science?

Hiding the complexities of a system and presenting only essential information.

The process of converting high-level code into machine code.

The detailed design of a computer system.

Breaking a program down into its individual components.

Abstraction is presenting essential information and hiding the details.