Master the Basics of Computer Systems

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Which of the following best describes the main task performed by a computer?

Process or manipulate the data (correct)

Accept the data

Store the data, instructions, and results

Display or store the result

What does computer hardware refer to?

Storage of a computer

Computer programs and data

Instructions for a computer

Physical elements of a computer system (correct)

What is the purpose of system software?

To manage hardware components (correct)

To process data

To display or store results

To accept data

Which type of software provides instructions for a computer?

Application software Signup and view all the answers

How many main types of computer software are mentioned in the text?

Three Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between computer hardware and computer software?

Computer hardware refers to the physical elements of a computer system, while computer software refers to the collection of computer programs and related data that provide instructions for a computer. Signup and view all the answers

What are the main tasks performed by a computer?

Accepting data as input, processing or manipulating the data, and displaying or storing the result in human understandable form. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of system software?

The purpose of system software is to manage a variety of independent hardware components so that they can work together. Signup and view all the answers

What are the three main types of computer software mentioned in the text?

The three main types of computer software mentioned in the text are system software, application software, and utility software. Signup and view all the answers