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  • System software interacts directly with hardware, while application software runs on top of system software.

    True
  • System software manages and controls the operations of computer hardware and system resources.
  • Application software performs specific user tasks and applications.
  • Order the key functions of system software from managing hardware to facilitating user interaction:
    1️⃣ Managing computer hardware
    2️⃣ Providing an interface
    3️⃣ Allocating resources
    4️⃣ Handling errors
    5️⃣ Facilitating user interaction
  • What are examples of operating systems used as system software?
    Windows, macOS, Linux
  • System software interacts directly with hardware, while application software runs on top of system software.

    True
  • System software interacts directly with computer hardware.

    True
  • What is one key function of system software related to resources?
    Allocating resources
  • Match the type of system software with its function:
    Operating System (OS) ↔️ Manages hardware and software resources
    Device Driver ↔️ Enables communication between OS and hardware
    Utility Program ↔️ Performs specialized tasks to enhance the system
  • Utility programs, such as antivirus software, maintain and enhance the computer system.

    True
  • Operating systems manage hardware and software resources, providing an interface for users to interact with the computer
  • Match the type of system software with its function:
    Operating System (OS) ↔️ Manages hardware and software resources
    Device Driver ↔️ Enables communication between OS and hardware
    Utility Program ↔️ Maintains and enhances the system
  • Device drivers translate commands and manage data transfer
  • System software manages and controls the operations of computer hardware and the system's resources.
  • Match the type of software with its purpose:
    System Software ↔️ Manages hardware and system resources
    Application Software ↔️ Performs specific user tasks
  • System software interacts directly with the computer's hardware.

    True
  • What is one key function of system software related to hardware?
    Managing computer hardware
  • The key functions of system software include facilitating user interaction through a graphical user interface.

    True
  • System software acts as an interface between the hardware and application software.
  • Match the feature with the correct type of software:
    Purpose of System Software ↔️ Manages computer hardware and system resources
    Purpose of Application Software ↔️ Performs specific user tasks
  • System software manages and controls computer hardware and system resources.
  • System software is responsible for detecting and handling errors in the computer system.

    True
  • Operating systems manage hardware and software resources to provide an interface for users.
  • What are the three key types of system software?
    Operating systems, device drivers, utility programs
  • Device drivers enable communication between the operating system and hardware devices.
    True
  • What are examples of operating systems?
    Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Utility programs protect against viruses and defragment disks.
    True
  • Device drivers enable communication between the OS and hardware devices such as printers, keyboards, and graphic cards
  • System software provides a stable environment for application software to run on.

    True
  • The key difference between system software and application software is their purpose
  • Application software runs on top of system software.

    True
  • Key functions of system software
    1️⃣ Managing computer hardware
    2️⃣ Providing an interface
  • System software provides an interface between hardware and application software
  • What type of software manages the overall computer system?
    System software
  • Device drivers allow the operating system to communicate with hardware devices such as printers, keyboards, and graphic cards
  • What are the three common examples of system software mentioned in the study material?
    Operating systems, device drivers, utility programs
  • System software translates commands for hardware to understand.

    True
  • What is the primary role of an operating system?
    Manages computer resources
  • What is an example of a specialized task performed by a utility program?
    Antivirus protection
  • What is the primary role of system software?
    Manages computer hardware