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?

<p>System software (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of language processors in system software?

<p>Translate high-level language programs to machine code (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Diagram (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of language translators and processors?

<p>To convert high level language programs into machine language (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Compilers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between interpreters and compilers?

<p>Interpreters translate the entire program at once, while compilers translate one statement at a time (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Low level languages (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary challenge associated with low level languages written in machine language?

<p>They involve only 0s and 1s, making them difficult to read, write, and understand (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>2nd generation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To provide instructions to the computer system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes fourth generation languages (4GL)?

<p>They provide a higher level of abstraction and allow users to access data in a more user-friendly manner (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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