Operating Systems History

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What is the primary function of utility programs?

To perform mathematical calculations

To manage computer resources and files (correct)

To establish the logical algorithms required to execute an instruction

To create and format text documents

What type of software manages computer resources and files?

Arithmetic Logic unit

System software (correct)

Utility programs

Application software

What is the term for programs that interact with system software and direct computer hardware to perform tasks?

Application software (correct)

Operating system

System software

Utility programs

Which of the following is an example of an operating system?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of an operating system?

To manage computer resources and files Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of system software?

To coordinate the activities and functions of hardware and other programs Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of sequentially accessing program instructions, decoding them, and coordinating the flow of data?

Instruction Fetch Signup and view all the answers

What type of software is designed to help users solve specific problems?

Application software Signup and view all the answers

Which task management technique allows multiple users to run programs simultaneously on one computer?

Multiuser Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of an operating system?

To control computer hardware and act as an interface with application programs Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of application software?

Microsoft Office Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the ability of an operating system to manage system resources and provide a degree of hardware independence?

Hardware independence Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of a fifth-generation language?

It allows the programmer to focus on the problem to be solved, without worrying about the implementation details Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the microprocessor in a computer system?

To perform all processing and calculations Signup and view all the answers

What is the main component of a microcomputer system that holds or connects to all of the computer's electronic components?

Motherboard Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the speed of a microprocessor in terms of millions of vibrations per second?

MegaHertz Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of RAM in a computer system?

To serve as the main memory for the system Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the type of software that consists of system software and application software?

Elaborate Software Signup and view all the answers