Major Parts of a Computer

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What is the main difference between system software and application software?

System software is non-portable, while application software is portable.

System software is programmer-friendly, while application software is machine-friendly.

System software includes operating systems and utilities, while application software includes general packages and customized packages. (correct)

System software uses high-level languages, while application software uses assembly language.

Which type of computer language is directly understood by the computer?

Python language

Assembly language

High-level language

Machine language (correct)

In terms of debugging, which type of language is easier to debug?

Low-level language

High-level language (correct)

Machine language

Assembly language

What role does a compiler play in programming?

Converts high-level programs into machine code Signup and view all the answers

Which programming languages typically use interpreters?

Python and JavaScript Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic that distinguishes a high-level language from a low-level language?

Portability Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Control Unit in a computer?

Executing all major operations like input, output, and processing Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the computer is responsible for performing arithmetic and logical operations?

Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with inventing the computer?

Charles Babbage Signup and view all the answers

Which type of memory consists of RAM and ROM?

Primary memory Signup and view all the answers

What are the classifications for external devices of a computer?

Input, output, and peripheral devices Signup and view all the answers

Which device is responsible for converting input into digital form for a computer?

Optical Mark Reader Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What is the main difference between system software and application software?

Which type of computer language is directly understood by the computer?

In terms of debugging, which type of language is easier to debug?

What role does a compiler play in programming?

Which programming languages typically use interpreters?

What is a key characteristic that distinguishes a high-level language from a low-level language?

What is the role of the Control Unit in a computer?

Which part of the computer is responsible for performing arithmetic and logical operations?

Who is credited with inventing the computer?

Which type of memory consists of RAM and ROM?

What are the classifications for external devices of a computer?

Which device is responsible for converting input into digital form for a computer?

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