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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 (correct)

To provide a user-friendly interface for application software

To perform arithmetic and logical operations within the CPU

To directly satisfy the needs of users in a particular environment

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

Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) (correct)

Random Access Memory (RAM)

Control Unit (CU)

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

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

Payroll System

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft Word

Operating System (correct)

What distinguishes application software from system software?

Application software is designed to satisfy specific user needs, while system software manages system resources Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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

To control and coordinate the operation of other components Signup and view all the answers

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

Application software is written in low-level languages to interact with hardware Signup and view all the answers

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

To translate assembly language into machine code Signup and view all the answers

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

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) Signup and view all the answers

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

To translate high-level programming languages into machine code Signup and view all the answers