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Data Representation and Software Basics Quiz

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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?

Operating System (OS) (correct)

Word processor

Database management system (DBMS)

Web browser

What is the function of device drivers?

Create spreadsheets

Edit graphics

Interface software and hardware (correct)

Manage databases

How would you best define software?

Instructions and data that make the computer work Signup and view all the answers

What does system software include?

Operating System OS Signup and view all the answers

Why is hardware unable to function without software?

Hardware needs instructions and data to operate Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of an input device in a computer system?

Translates data from a format human understands to one the computer can work with Signup and view all the answers

Which component of a computer system is responsible for converting computer data into human-readable form?

Output devices Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Arithmetic & Logic Unit (ALU) in the CPU?

Performs logical and arithmetic operations Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the CPU is responsible for coordinating all activities within the computer system?

Control Unit Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of an output device in a computer system?

Converts data to human-readable form Signup and view all the answers

Which hardware component is often described as the 'brain' of a computer system?

CPU Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of system software?

To manage computer hardware and provide a platform for running application software Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of system software?

Operating System (OS) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of an Operating System (OS)?

Providing an interface for hardware and applications to interact Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about programming software?

It designs computer programs Signup and view all the answers

In computing, what does 'data structure' refer to?

Structure used to store and organize data in a specialized format Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes system software from application software?

System software provides a platform for running application software. Signup and view all the answers

Data Representation and Software Basics Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What is the main goal of an operating system (OS)?

Which of the following is an example of system software?

What is the function of device drivers?

How would you best define software?

What does system software include?

Why is hardware unable to function without software?

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?

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?

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?

What is the purpose of system software?

Which of the following is an example of system software?

What is the function of an Operating System (OS)?

Which of the following is true about programming software?

In computing, what does 'data structure' refer to?

What distinguishes system software from application software?

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