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What type of software allows the hardware to run properly and allows the user to communicate with the computer?
What type of software allows the hardware to run properly and allows the user to communicate with the computer?
- Device drivers
- System utilities
- Operating system (correct)
- Compilers and linkers
Which software component deals with errors, maintains security, and provides a user interface?
Which software component deals with errors, maintains security, and provides a user interface?
- Device drivers
- System utilities
- Compilers and linkers
- Operating system (correct)
What is the purpose of a device driver?
What is the purpose of a device driver?
- Allow the user to communicate with the computer
- Update, modify, and repair the computer
- Run and control applications
- Control hardware (correct)
Which type of user interface involves the user clicking or touching the screen and is considered intuitive and easy to use?
Which type of user interface involves the user clicking or touching the screen and is considered intuitive and easy to use?
Which type of user interface involves the user typing all commands, requires exact command entry, and is better suited for experienced users like programmers or technicians?
Which type of user interface involves the user typing all commands, requires exact command entry, and is better suited for experienced users like programmers or technicians?
What is the main purpose of an operating system?
What is the main purpose of an operating system?
What is the main function of a device driver?
What is the main function of a device driver?
Which type of user interface requires the user to type all commands and is better suited for experienced users like programmers or technicians?
Which type of user interface requires the user to type all commands and is better suited for experienced users like programmers or technicians?
What distinguishes a graphical user interface (GUI) from a command line interface (CLI)?
What distinguishes a graphical user interface (GUI) from a command line interface (CLI)?
Which component of computer software allows the hardware to run properly and enables user communication with the computer?
Which component of computer software allows the hardware to run properly and enables user communication with the computer?
What is the main function of a device driver?
What is the main function of a device driver?
What distinguishes a graphical user interface (GUI) from a command line interface (CLI)?
What distinguishes a graphical user interface (GUI) from a command line interface (CLI)?
Which type of computer software allows the hardware to run properly and enables user communication with the computer?
Which type of computer software allows the hardware to run properly and enables user communication with the computer?
What type of user interface involves the user typing all commands, requires exact command entry, and is better suited for experienced users like programmers or technicians?
What type of user interface involves the user typing all commands, requires exact command entry, and is better suited for experienced users like programmers or technicians?
What is the purpose of an operating system?
What is the purpose of an operating system?
Operating systems provide a user interface, control hardware, and maintain security.
Operating systems provide a user interface, control hardware, and maintain security.
Graphical user interfaces use less memory than command line interfaces.
Graphical user interfaces use less memory than command line interfaces.
Device drivers are not required for each piece of hardware in a computer system.
Device drivers are not required for each piece of hardware in a computer system.
What are the main functions of an operating system?
What are the main functions of an operating system?
What distinguishes a graphical user interface (GUI) from a command line interface (CLI)?
What distinguishes a graphical user interface (GUI) from a command line interface (CLI)?
What type of computer software allows the hardware to run properly and enables user communication with the computer?
What type of computer software allows the hardware to run properly and enables user communication with the computer?
What are the two main types of user interfaces mentioned in the text?
What are the two main types of user interfaces mentioned in the text?
What are the common functions of utilities in the context of computer software?
What are the common functions of utilities in the context of computer software?
Systems software is responsible for allowing the hardware to run properly and ___________ with the computer.
Systems software is responsible for allowing the hardware to run properly and ___________ with the computer.
An operating system's purpose includes controlling hardware, running and controlling applications, dealing with errors, maintaining security, and providing a ________ ________.
An operating system's purpose includes controlling hardware, running and controlling applications, dealing with errors, maintaining security, and providing a ________ ________.
The two main types of user interfaces mentioned in the text are graphical user interface (GUI) and ________ ________ ________.
The two main types of user interfaces mentioned in the text are graphical user interface (GUI) and ________ ________ ________.
GUI is considered ________ and ________ to use, while CLI provides direct control of the computer and is better for experienced users like programmers or technicians.
GUI is considered ________ and ________ to use, while CLI provides direct control of the computer and is better for experienced users like programmers or technicians.
Device drivers are required for each piece of hardware in a computer system, as they serve as a ________ between the operating system and the hardware.
Device drivers are required for each piece of hardware in a computer system, as they serve as a ________ between the operating system and the hardware.
Match the following types of computer software with their descriptions:
Match the following types of computer software with their descriptions:
Match the following user interface types with their characteristics:
Match the following user interface types with their characteristics:
Match the following components of a user interface with their descriptions:
Match the following components of a user interface with their descriptions:
Match the following components of an operating system with their functions:
Match the following components of an operating system with their functions:
Match the following components of systems software with their functions:
Match the following components of systems software with their functions:
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