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What is the main function of system software?
To control the computer hardware and provide a platform for running application software
Which component of computer hardware includes the physical parts of a computer such as the central processing unit and memory?
Central processing unit
What does computer software refer to?
A set of programs, procedures, algorithms, and documentation concerned with data processing system operation
What is the purpose of computer software?
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What is the primary purpose of application software?
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What is a typical concern raised in a computer ad according to the text?
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Who is responsible for specifying computer systems to meet application requirements?
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Why should one study computer architecture according to the text?
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What is the primary function of a System Administrator/Manager?
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Which component of a computer system provides short-term storage for CPU calculations?
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What is the fundamental representation of facts and observations in a computer system?
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Which component of a typical personal computer system processes data by executing instructions?
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