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What is the main function of system software?

To design computer architecture

To control the computer hardware and provide a platform for running application software (correct)

To develop human-readable source code

To execute a sequence of steps known as an algorithm

Which component of computer hardware includes the physical parts of a computer such as the central processing unit and memory?

Central processing unit (correct)

Input/output devices

System software

Memory

What does computer software refer to?

Physical parts of a computer, including central processing unit, memory, and input/output

A set of programs, procedures, algorithms, and documentation concerned with data processing system operation (correct)

Computer hardware

A collection of computer programs and related data that convert to machine instructions according to the CPU type

What is the purpose of computer software?

To provide instructions for telling a computer what to do and how to do it Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of application software?

To help the user perform specific tasks Signup and view all the answers

What is a typical concern raised in a computer ad according to the text?

Is the computer fast enough to run necessary programs? Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for specifying computer systems to meet application requirements?

Systems analyst Signup and view all the answers

Why should one study computer architecture according to the text?

To understand system capabilities and limitations Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a System Administrator/Manager?

Maximize system availability Signup and view all the answers

Which component of a computer system provides short-term storage for CPU calculations?

Memory Signup and view all the answers

What is the fundamental representation of facts and observations in a computer system?

Data Signup and view all the answers

Which component of a typical personal computer system processes data by executing instructions?

Processing Signup and view all the answers