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What is the function of system software?
What is the function of system software?
- Save and retrieve data
- Enhance computer operation
- Control and manage basic computer operations (correct)
- Perform everyday tasks
Which of the following is an example of utility programs?
Which of the following is an example of utility programs?
- Word processors
- File compression programs (correct)
- Web browsers
- Spreadsheets
What is the primary function of an operating system?
What is the primary function of an operating system?
- Backup data
- Control hardware operations (correct)
- Run applications
- Enhance computer security
Which category of software includes programs for everyday tasks?
Which category of software includes programs for everyday tasks?
What does system software typically include?
What does system software typically include?
Which software category safeguards data and enhances computer operation?
Which software category safeguards data and enhances computer operation?
Where are programs normally stored before being loaded into main memory?
Where are programs normally stored before being loaded into main memory?
What is the most common type of secondary storage device mentioned in the text?
What is the most common type of secondary storage device mentioned in the text?
Which of the following devices is known to store data in flash memory?
Which of the following devices is known to store data in flash memory?
What is a disadvantage of using a floppy disk drive for storing data?
What is a disadvantage of using a floppy disk drive for storing data?
How do external disk drives connect to a computer?
How do external disk drives connect to a computer?
What is the purpose of using external disk drives with computers?
What is the purpose of using external disk drives with computers?
What is used to translate an assembly language program to a machine language program?
What is used to translate an assembly language program to a machine language program?
Which programming language was designed primarily for applications used by the U.S. Department of Defense?
Which programming language was designed primarily for applications used by the U.S. Department of Defense?
What was the first high-level programming language designed for performing complex mathematical calculations?
What was the first high-level programming language designed for performing complex mathematical calculations?
Which programming language was originally designed for teaching programming?
Which programming language was originally designed for teaching programming?
What are C and C++ known as in terms of their category?
What are C and C++ known as in terms of their category?
What programming language was created in the 1950s and designed for business applications?
What programming language was created in the 1950s and designed for business applications?
What is the main function of software in a computer system?
What is the main function of software in a computer system?
Which individual is responsible for designing, creating, and testing computer programs?
Which individual is responsible for designing, creating, and testing computer programs?
What field can you find the work of programmers being used?
What field can you find the work of programmers being used?
Which component is considered as the brain of a computer system?
Which component is considered as the brain of a computer system?
What is hardware in the context of computers?
What is hardware in the context of computers?
Which component of a computer system is responsible for storing data for long-term use?
Which component of a computer system is responsible for storing data for long-term use?
Why are computer instructions written in 0s and 1s?
Why are computer instructions written in 0s and 1s?
What is the collection of all instructions that a CPU can execute called?
What is the collection of all instructions that a CPU can execute called?
Why is it impractical for humans to write programs directly in machine language?
Why is it impractical for humans to write programs directly in machine language?
What was created as an alternative to machine language for programming?
What was created as an alternative to machine language for programming?
In assembly language, what is used instead of binary numbers for instructions?
In assembly language, what is used instead of binary numbers for instructions?
Why do programmers use assembly language instead of machine language?
Why do programmers use assembly language instead of machine language?
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