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What is the first piece of software a computer needs?

Application software
Security software
Operating system (OS) (correct)
Utility software

What is the purpose of patching the operating system and application software?

Configuring new settings
Optimizing network connectivity
Adding features and fixing bugs (correct)
Improving hardware performance

What does the life cycle of a machine include?

Introduction, maintenance, and decommission
Birth, life, and death (correct)
Manufacturing, distribution, and disposal
Installation, configuration, and updating

What are the depicted states in the machine's life cycle diagram?

New, clean, configured, unknown, and off (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of erasing the OS and its files prior to disposal?

To ensure data security (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of wiping and reinstalling the machine with the same or a new operating system?

To address corrupted files and configurations (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to erase the OS and its files prior to disposal?

To prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of managing configuration settings over time?

To adapt to changing requirements (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why are both the OS and application software eventually updated or patched?

To add new features and fix bugs (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the life cycle of a machine, according to Rémy Evard’s paper?

New (B) Signup and view all the answers