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level: Hardware and Software (NEED)

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level questions: Hardware and Software (NEED)

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What type of system software is used by programmers to simplify the process of application development?Libraries
Define softwarePrograms of instructions which run on the hardware
How and why are library programs useful for programmers?It simplifies, and speeds up the process of programming cause they can use already tried and tested code
What does the operating system doHandles I/O devices Memory management Processor scheduling Interrupt handling Management of secondary storage Power management
What is a webcam: hardware or software?Hardware
Define application softwarePrograms written to perform specific user end task
Who/ what is system software designed for?Machine tasks
What type of tasks does application software do?Specific
Who/ what is application software designed for?End user
Define system softwareThe software creates a platform for the other software to run Operates, controls and maintains the computer and its components
What controls what: hardware or software?Software controls the hardware
What is an operating systemSet of programs that lies between the application software and the hardware Hides the complexities of the hardware
Why do we use an operating system?It allow the end user to control the computer with ease
Put simply what is the role of an operating system?Set of programs that lies between the application software and the hardware Hides the complexities of the hardware
What are utility programs?They're the housekeeping programs
What do library programs contain?useful functions that are frequently used by a program
Give some examples of utility program tasksEncryption Data compression Defragmenting hard drives Data backup
What are the 3 categories of application software?General Special Bespoke
Define hardwarePhysical components that make up a device
What are the 4 types of system softwareTranslator Operating systems (OSs) Utility programs Libraries
What does system software doOperates, controls and maintains the computer and its components The software creates a platform for the other software to run