Information Technology and Systems

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What is the primary function of system software?

  • To manage computer resources and provide background support (correct)
  • To provide a user interface for application software
  • To perform specific tasks related to managing computer resources
  • To enable application software to interact with computer hardware

What is the main difference between general-purpose applications and specialized applications?

  • General-purpose applications are used for desktops, while specialized applications are used for mobile devices
  • General-purpose applications are used for servers, while specialized applications are used for supercomputers
  • General-purpose applications are used for personal tasks, while specialized applications are used for organizational tasks
  • General-purpose applications are widely used, while specialized applications are narrowly focused (correct)

What is the primary function of a microprocessor?

  • To execute instructions and perform calculations (correct)
  • To provide the ability for communication devices
  • To hold the processed information before it is output
  • To hold data currently being processed

What is the main advantage of solid-state storage over hard disk storage?

<p>It requires less power and is more reliable (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of communication devices in a personal computer?

<p>To provide the ability for communication (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Information Technology?

<p>To help users become highly efficient and effective computer users (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of software helps users perform specific tasks?

<p>Application software (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the five types of personal computers mentioned in the text?

<p>Desktops, laptops, tablets, netbooks, and ultrabooks (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the connection of devices to the Internet without using cables?

<p>The wireless revolution (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three kinds of system software programs mentioned in the text?

<p>Operating systems, utility programs, and language translators (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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