System Software

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What is the primary function of system software?

  • To manage and control the hardware within the computer (correct)
  • To allow users to complete specific functions on a computer
  • To enable developers to write and test software programs
  • To translate high-level language to low-level language

What type of software is an operating system an example of?

  • Translator software
  • Developmental software
  • Application software
  • System software (correct)

What does driver software help the computer to do?

  • Manage and control the hardware within the computer
  • Communicate with hardware such as printers and graphics cards (correct)
  • Develop and write software programs
  • Translate high-level language to low-level language

What is the purpose of developmental software?

<p>To enable developers to develop, write, test, and debug software programs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of software is an example of Chrome OS?

<p>System software (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of an assembler?

<p>To translate high-level language to low-level language (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of application software?

<p>To allow users to complete specific functions on a computer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a debugger?

<p>To identify errors in the code and correct them (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of software is a browser an example of?

<p>Application software (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a compiler?

<p>To translate high-level language to low-level language (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

System Software

  • Manages and controls hardware within the system
  • Examples: operating system (OS), drivers for hard drive or graphics card
  • Responsible for managing and controlling hardware within the computer
  • Operating system software controls basic functions of the computer, including:
    • Booting up
    • Running tasks
    • Executing applications
  • Common operating systems:
    • Microsoft Windows
    • Linux
    • mac OS
    • Chrome OS
  • Driver software helps hardware communicate with the operating system, including:
    • Printers
    • Graphics cards
    • Speakers

Developmental Software (Translators)

  • Enables developers to develop, write, test, and debug other software programs
  • Examples: assemblers, compilers, debuggers, and interpreters
  • Converts one computer language to another, usually high-level to low-level language
  • Detects and identifies errors in the process for correction
  • Three types of translators:
    • Compilers
    • Interpreters
    • Assemblers
  • Debuggers are often written into these programs to identify errors in code

Application Software

  • Allows users to complete specific functions on a computer
  • Examples: browsers, document processing software, gaming software
  • Users most often interact with this layer of software
  • Examples of application software:
    • Word Processing
    • Presentation
    • Spreadsheet
    • Gaming
    • Desktop publishing
    • Multimedia
    • Communication
    • Graphics
    • Career-specific software:
      • Accounting
      • Education
      • Payroll
      • Statistical

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