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What is the primary function of system software?
What is the primary function of system software?
What type of system software coordinates activities among computer hardware devices?
What type of system software coordinates activities among computer hardware devices?
What is an example of a utility program?
What is an example of a utility program?
What is the primary function of an operating system?
What is the primary function of an operating system?
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What is the role of system software in relation to the user, application software, and computer hardware?
What is the role of system software in relation to the user, application software, and computer hardware?
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What is the primary function of an operating system in relation to computer hardware devices?
What is the primary function of an operating system in relation to computer hardware devices?
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What is the main difference between an operating system and a utility program?
What is the main difference between an operating system and a utility program?
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What is the primary concern of a utility program?
What is the primary concern of a utility program?
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What is the role of system software in relation to the computer's hardware and application software?
What is the role of system software in relation to the computer's hardware and application software?
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What is the common characteristic of system software?
What is the common characteristic of system software?
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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.