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What is the primary purpose of application software?
What is the primary purpose of application software?
- To serve as an intermediary between hardware and software
- To perform specific tasks for users (correct)
- To translate high-level programming languages into machine code
- To manage the computer's hardware resources
What is the main function of system software?
What is the main function of system software?
- To manage resources and provide a platform for application software (correct)
- To create user-specific applications
- To enhance the graphical interface of applications
- To develop embedded systems
Which of the following best describes embedded systems?
Which of the following best describes embedded systems?
- Software programs that require internet connectivity to function
- Operating systems that can manage multiple user interactions simultaneously
- General-purpose systems that can run any application software
- Dedicated combinations of hardware and software aimed at specific tasks (correct)
Which statement is true regarding embedded systems?
Which statement is true regarding embedded systems?
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How does system software interact with application software?
How does system software interact with application software?
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Application Software
- Designed to perform specific tasks on a computer
- Examples include word processors, spreadsheets, web browsers, and games
System Software
- Manages a computer's hardware and provides a platform for application software
- Examples include operating systems, device drivers, and utility programs
Embedded Systems
- Combine computer hardware and software designed for specific functions
- Embedded systems control specific devices, from everyday appliances to complex industrial machinery
- Can contain their own operating systems and may be able to communicate with other systems
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