T-Levels Computer Systems

What is the main difference between hardware and software?

• Hardware is used for output, while software is used for input

• Hardware is used for input, while software is used for output

• Hardware is intangible, while software is tangible

• Hardware is tangible, while software is intangible

Which of the following is an example of hardware?

• RAM Memory chip

• Operating System

• Utility Program

• Virus Checker

What is the main function of an operating system?

• File compression

• Software installation

• Resource management

• Virus checking

What is the purpose of a utility program?

• To manage computer hardware

• To translate code into machine code

• To analyse, configure, or maintain a computer system

• To run and manage application programs

What is the function of a library in programming?

• To run and manage application programs

• To save having to re-write code

• To translate code into machine code

• To manage computer hardware

What is the lowest level of instruction in a computer system?

• Assembly language

• Object code

• High-level language

• Machine code

Which type of translator is used to translate high-level language programs into object code?

• Assemblers

• Utility Programs

• Compilers

• Interpreters

What is the purpose of general purpose software?

• To translate code into machine code

• To manage computer hardware

• To be used for a range of generic tasks

• To perform tasks for a single, specific job

What are the benefits of off-the-shelf software?

• Well-documented and well-tested

• Readily available and lower cost

• Complete control over the process

• High cost and long development time

Which of the following is an example of special purpose software?

• Word Processor

• Spreadsheet Software

• Media Player

• Graphics Package