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Adama Science and Technology University Unit 1: Overview of System Software System Programming

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What is the primary function of system programming?

Execute user programs effectively (correct)

Control computer system operations

Write user programs

Manage computer hardware resources

What is the role of operating system software in system software?

Controlling the operations of computer systems (correct)

Compiling user programs

Executing user programs

Managing computer hardware resources

How is software defined in the context of the given text?

Programs that execute user instructions

Instructions to manage computer resources

Computer programs directing hardware operations (correct)

Documentation explaining computer programs to the user

What category does language translators and processors program belong to in the software hierarchy?

System software Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of language processors in system software?

Translate high-level language programs to machine code Signup and view all the answers

According to the given text, what is the division of software primarily shown by?

Diagram Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of language translators and processors?

To convert high level language programs into machine language Signup and view all the answers

Which type of program translates high level languages into machine code?

Compilers Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between interpreters and compilers?

Interpreters translate the entire program at once, while compilers translate one statement at a time Signup and view all the answers

What category of programming languages uses 1s and 0s (binary) and is difficult to read, write, and understand?

Low level languages Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Which generation of low level languages is written using mnemonics such as ADD, SUB, and mov?

2nd generation Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of high level languages in the context of programming?

To provide instructions to the computer system Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers