16 Questions
What is the main task performed by a computer system?
Accept the data and process or manipulate it
Which of the following best defines computer software?
A collection of computer programs and related data that provides instructions to the computer
What does computer hardware consist of?
Collection of physical elements that comprise a computer system
What is the main responsibility of system software?
Managing a variety of independent hardware components
Which type of software is responsible for managing independent hardware components?
System software
What is the primary purpose of computer software?
Providing instructions to the computer on what to do and how to do it
What is the purpose of operating systems?
To unburden the application software programmer from complex computer details
Which of the following is a tool provided by Programming Software?
Compilers
What does Application Software aim to aid in?
Supporting any task benefiting from computation
What is the Computing Environment a collection of?
Computers, machines, and networks
What characterizes a personal computer (PC)?
Direct operation by an end user without an intervening computer operator
In which environment must all computing be done by the central computer?
Time-Sharing Environment
What characterizes the Client/Server computing environment?
Shared resources managed by the central computer
Which tool is NOT provided by Programming Software?
Business software
What does Device drivers aim to unburden the application software programmer from?
Details of the particular computer being used
What category does Educational software fall under?
Application software
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