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What is the main goal of an operating system (OS)?
What is the main goal of an operating system (OS)?
- To provide an abstract model of hardware components
- To run system software only
- To limit the flexibility in which hardware can be manipulated
- To hide the underlying complexity of the hardware (correct)
Which of the following is an example of system software?
Which of the following is an example of system software?
- Operating System (OS) (correct)
- Word processor
- Database management system (DBMS)
- Web browser
What is the function of device drivers?
What is the function of device drivers?
- Create spreadsheets
- Edit graphics
- Interface software and hardware (correct)
- Manage databases
How would you best define software?
How would you best define software?
What does system software include?
What does system software include?
Why is hardware unable to function without software?
Why is hardware unable to function without software?
What is the function of an input device in a computer system?
What is the function of an input device in a computer system?
Which component of a computer system is responsible for converting computer data into human-readable form?
Which component of a computer system is responsible for converting computer data into human-readable form?
What is the function of the Arithmetic & Logic Unit (ALU) in the CPU?
What is the function of the Arithmetic & Logic Unit (ALU) in the CPU?
Which component of the CPU is responsible for coordinating all activities within the computer system?
Which component of the CPU is responsible for coordinating all activities within the computer system?
What is the main function of an output device in a computer system?
What is the main function of an output device in a computer system?
Which hardware component is often described as the 'brain' of a computer system?
Which hardware component is often described as the 'brain' of a computer system?
What is the purpose of system software?
What is the purpose of system software?
Which of the following is an example of system software?
Which of the following is an example of system software?
What is the function of an Operating System (OS)?
What is the function of an Operating System (OS)?
Which of the following is true about programming software?
Which of the following is true about programming software?
In computing, what does 'data structure' refer to?
In computing, what does 'data structure' refer to?
What distinguishes system software from application software?
What distinguishes system software from application software?
