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What are the four components of a computer system?
Hardware, Operating system, Application programs, Users
What is the role of the operating system in a computer system?
Controls and coordinates use of hardware among various applications and users
What is the primary function of application programs in a computer system?
Define the ways in which the system resources are used to solve the computing problems of the users
What do users of shared computers such as mainframes or minicomputers prioritize?
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How is the operating system described in the text?
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What does the operating system primarily do in a computer system?
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What is the primary role of application programs in a computer system?
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What do users of shared computers such as mainframes or minicomputers prioritize?
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What is the definition of the kernel in the context of an operating system?
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What are handheld computers optimized for?
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