14 Questions
What is the primary function of system programming?
Execute user programs effectively
What is the role of operating system software in system software?
Controlling the operations of computer systems
How is software defined in the context of the given text?
Computer programs directing hardware operations
What category does language translators and processors program belong to in the software hierarchy?
System software
What is the purpose of language processors in system software?
Translate high-level language programs to machine code
According to the given text, what is the division of software primarily shown by?
Diagram
What is the primary purpose of language translators and processors?
To convert high level language programs into machine language
Which type of program translates high level languages into machine code?
Compilers
What is the main difference between interpreters and compilers?
Interpreters translate the entire program at once, while compilers translate one statement at a time
What category of programming languages uses 1s and 0s (binary) and is difficult to read, write, and understand?
Low level languages
What is the primary challenge associated with low level languages written in machine language?
They involve only 0s and 1s, making them difficult to read, write, and understand
Which generation of low level languages is written using mnemonics such as ADD, SUB, and mov?
2nd generation
What is the purpose of high level languages in the context of programming?
To provide instructions to the computer system
Which statement accurately describes fourth generation languages (4GL)?
They provide a higher level of abstraction and allow users to access data in a more user-friendly manner
Test your knowledge of system programming and software with this quiz covering the basic concepts and principles of system software. Explore the execution of user programs on computer systems, the management of internal resources, and the control of computer hardware.
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