Computer System Software
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What is the primary function of system software?

  • To serve as an interface between the user and computer hardware
  • To control or maintain the operations of the computer and its devices (correct)
  • To perform specific tasks for the user
  • To provide entertainment to the user
  • What type of system software coordinates activities among computer hardware devices?

  • Utility program
  • Anti-virus software
  • Application software
  • Operating system (correct)
  • What is an example of a utility program?

  • Microsoft Office
  • Windows OS
  • Anti-virus software (correct)
  • Mac OS
  • What is the primary function of an operating system?

    <p>To manage and coordinate computer hardware devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of system software in relation to the user, application software, and computer hardware?

    <p>It serves as an interface between the user, application software, and computer hardware</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of an operating system in relation to computer hardware devices?

    <p>To coordinate all the activities among</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between an operating system and a utility program?

    <p>The type of tasks they perform</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern of a utility program?

    <p>Performing maintenance-type tasks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of system software in relation to the computer's hardware and application software?

    <p>To act as a intermediary between the hardware and application software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common characteristic of system software?

    <p>It is used to control or maintain the computer's operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Computer System Overview

    • A computer is an electronic device that operates based on instructions stored in its own memory

    System Software

    • Consists of programs that control or maintain the operations of the computer and its devices
    • Serves as the interface between the user, the application software, and the computer's hardware
    • Two main types: operating system and utility programs

    Operating System

    • A set of programs that coordinates all the activities among computer hardware devices
    • Examples: Windows OS, Mac OS

    Utility Programs

    • Allow users to perform maintenance-type tasks related to managing a computer, its devices, or its programs
    • Examples: Anti-Virus software, backup software, disk clean up tools

    Computer System Overview

    • A computer is an electronic device that operates based on instructions stored in its own memory

    System Software

    • Consists of programs that control or maintain the operations of the computer and its devices
    • Serves as the interface between the user, the application software, and the computer's hardware
    • Two main types: operating system and utility programs

    Operating System

    • A set of programs that coordinates all the activities among computer hardware devices
    • Examples: Windows OS, Mac OS

    Utility Programs

    • Allow users to perform maintenance-type tasks related to managing a computer, its devices, or its programs
    • Examples: Anti-Virus software, backup software, disk clean up tools

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    Learn about system software, its types, and its role in controlling computer operations. Understand the difference between operating systems and utility programs.

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