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What is the primary function of system software?
What is the primary function of system software?
- To control and manage the hardware and software of a computer system (correct)
- To provide a user interface for application software
- To perform calculations and data processing
- To store and retrieve data from storage devices
What is the role of drivers in a computer system?
What is the role of drivers in a computer system?
- To provide a platform for application software to run on
- To allow the computer system to interact with hardware components (correct)
- To manage system resources and provide a user interface
- To perform system maintenance tasks such as disk cleanup and virus protection
What is the primary difference between general purpose computer systems and other types of computer systems?
What is the primary difference between general purpose computer systems and other types of computer systems?
- General purpose systems are found in laptops, while other systems are found in desktops
- General purpose systems are designed for specific tasks, while other systems are designed for general use
- General purpose systems are designed to be reprogrammed and modified, while other systems are not (correct)
- General purpose systems are used for data processing, while other systems are used for data storage
What is the role of utility software in a computer system?
What is the role of utility software in a computer system?
What is the primary function of hardware in a computing system?
What is the primary function of hardware in a computing system?
What is the primary difference between hardware and software?
What is the primary difference between hardware and software?
What is a common characteristic of general purpose computer systems?
What is a common characteristic of general purpose computer systems?
Which type of software is responsible for managing system resources and providing a user interface?
Which type of software is responsible for managing system resources and providing a user interface?
What is the primary purpose of hardware in a computing system?
What is the primary purpose of hardware in a computing system?
What is the relationship between hardware and software in a computing system?
What is the relationship between hardware and software in a computing system?
What are examples of general purpose computer systems?
What are examples of general purpose computer systems?
What is the primary purpose of system software?
What is the primary purpose of system software?
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General Purpose Computer Systems
- Designed to be reprogrammed and modified
- Used for various tasks, such as data processing and data storage
- Found in everyday items like computers, tablets, and laptops
System Software
- Controls and manages hardware and software of a computer system
- Allows user interaction and manages system resources (memory, storage, peripherals)
- Includes operating systems, drivers, and utility software
Operating Systems
- Responsible for managing system resources and providing a user interface
Drivers
- Allow computer system to interact with hardware components (printers, scanners)
Utility Software
- Performs system maintenance tasks (disk cleanup, virus protection)
Hardware
- Refers to physical components of a computing system (processors, memory, storage devices, peripherals)
- Carries out instructions of software
Software
- Refers to programs and instructions that control hardware and enable user interaction
- Provides access to applications and data, performs calculations and tasks
General Purpose Computer Systems
- Designed to be reprogrammed and modified
- Used for various tasks, such as data processing and data storage
- Found in everyday items like computers, tablets, and laptops
System Software
- Controls and manages hardware and software of a computer system
- Allows user interaction and manages system resources (memory, storage, peripherals)
- Includes operating systems, drivers, and utility software
Operating Systems
- Responsible for managing system resources and providing a user interface
Drivers
- Allow computer system to interact with hardware components (printers, scanners)
Utility Software
- Performs system maintenance tasks (disk cleanup, virus protection)
Hardware
- Refers to physical components of a computing system (processors, memory, storage devices, peripherals)
- Carries out instructions of software
Software
- Refers to programs and instructions that control hardware and enable user interaction
- Provides access to applications and data, performs calculations and tasks
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