Analyze the following scenario and identify the type of reuse involved: "A pattern-matching module created for a text-processing application is reused within a database management system." What kind of reuse does this represent?

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Reusing the entire application systemReusing a specific software componentReusing individual objects and functionsNone of the aboveNot applicable

Explanation

The scenario describes reusing a specific part of an application—the pattern-matching component—in a different system. This illustrates component reuse, where modular pieces of software such as subsystems or objects are repurposed across multiple applications.