Von Newman Architecture and Computer Software Introduction Quiz
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What is the main function of system software?

  • Run applications like MS Word
  • Accomplish a specific task
  • Interact with the computer hardware (correct)
  • Provide security against viruses

Which of the following is an example of application software?

  • Operating System
  • Symantec AntiVirus
  • Network Operating System
  • MS Word (correct)

How is software different from hardware?

  • Software communicates between PC and user, hardware can be touched. (correct)
  • Hardware is essential to run software, software is optional.
  • Hardware is responsible for communication between PC and user.
  • Software can be touched and felt, hardware cannot.

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

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

Where can you purchase software?

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

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

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

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

<p>Registers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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