Von Newman Architecture and Computer Software Introduction Quiz

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What is the main function of system software?

Interact with the computer hardware

Which of the following is an example of application software?

MS Word

How is software different from hardware?

Software communicates between PC and user, hardware can be touched.

If you want to surf the Internet, which software is essential?

<p>Internet browser software</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where can you purchase software?

<p>Online or at a retail computer store</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the Central Processing Unit (CPU)?

<p>Execute the instructions of a computer program</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the CPU allows arithmetic and logic operations to be carried out?

<p>Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of software is designed to perform a specific task?

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

What is the function of the Control Unit (CU) in a computer system?

<p>Control the operation of ALU, memory, and I/O devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where must all data be stored before it can be processed in a CPU?

<p>Registers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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