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What characterizes system software?
What characterizes system software?
- Processes largely determinate data
- Involves heavy interaction with computer hardware (correct)
- Requires simple data structures
- Minimal interaction with computer hardware
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of system software?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of system software?
- Simple data structures (correct)
- Multiple external interfaces
- Heavy usage by multiple users
- Concurrent operation requiring scheduling
What do real-time software programs do?
What do real-time software programs do?
- Do not involve monitoring components
- Have minimal interaction with external environment
- Respond to real-world events as they occur (correct)
- Process indeterminate data
Which component is part of real-time software?
Which component is part of real-time software?
What distinguishes real-time software from system software?
What distinguishes real-time software from system software?
Which is true about system software's interaction with computer hardware?
Which is true about system software's interaction with computer hardware?
What is a key requirement for real-time software in terms of responsiveness?
What is a key requirement for real-time software in terms of responsiveness?