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What type of software instructs the computer what to do and how to do it?
What type of software instructs the computer what to do and how to do it?
Which operating system is mentioned as the most popular in microcomputers?
Which operating system is mentioned as the most popular in microcomputers?
What is the main responsibility of an operating system?
What is the main responsibility of an operating system?
What type of software includes programs like device drivers and language processors?
What type of software includes programs like device drivers and language processors?
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What does an operating system do in relation to input/output and storage devices?
What does an operating system do in relation to input/output and storage devices?
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Study Notes
Software that instructs the computer
- System software instructs the computer what to do and how to do it.
Popular operating system in microcomputers
- Microsoft Windows is the most popular operating system in microcomputers.
Operating system responsibility
- An operating system's main responsibility is to manage the computer's resources, including the CPU, memory, storage, and input/output devices.
Device drivers and language processors software
- System software includes programs such as device drivers and language processors.
Operating system's role in input/output and storage devices
- An operating system acts as an intermediary between the user and the computer's hardware, managing input/output devices (like keyboard, mouse, monitor) and storage devices (like hard drives, SSDs).
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Test your knowledge about computer software processing and storage with this quiz. Explore topics such as system software, application software, and data processing.
