Nursing Informatics Midterms Coverage: Computing System Generations

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What is the primary function of system software?

To facilitate interaction between hardware and end users

Which component of the CPU is responsible for performing arithmetic operations?

Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)

Which of the following is NOT an example of application software?

Operating System

What distinguishes application software from system software?

Application software is designed to satisfy specific user needs, while system software manages system resources

Which of the following statements about the CPU is correct?

The CPU consists of the ALU and CU, which handle calculations and control operations, respectively

What is the primary role of the Control Unit (CU) within the CPU?

To control and coordinate the operation of other components

Which of the following statements about application software is NOT true?

Application software is written in low-level languages to interact with hardware

What is the purpose of an assembler in the context of system software?

To translate assembly language into machine code

Which of the following is an example of a software package in the context of application software?

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.)

What is the primary function of a compiler in the context of system software?

To translate high-level programming languages into machine code

This quiz covers the introduction to nursing informatics and the evolution of computing system generations from 1st gen (1940-56) to present. Test your knowledge on the characteristics and advancements of each generation.

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