Understanding Software: Types and Functions

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What is the main function of utility software?

  • Creating documents and presentations
  • Optimizing computer infrastructure
  • Controlling hardware operations
  • Managing conflicts and analyzing the system (correct)

What type of software converts code from one computer language to another?

  • Operating systems
  • Firmware
  • Word processors
  • Language translators (correct)

Which software is responsible for controlling particular hardware attached to the computer system?

  • Operating systems
  • Web browsers
  • Database software
  • Device drivers (correct)

What is the main functionality of firmware?

<p>Providing vital information about device interactions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of software manages processes, memory, files, devices, and security within a computer system?

<p>Resource allocator (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of application software?

<p>Enabling the hardware to perform tasks (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of software assists the user in completing tasks?

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

What type of software manages the application software?

<p>System Software (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which software type is utilized for animation, video, or image editing?

<p>Multimedia Software (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which language is system software typically written?

<p>Assembly Language (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When does system software start running?

<p>When the system is turned on (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does application software do when the user requests?

<p>Runs as and when the user requests (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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