Introduction to System Software and System Programming

Introduction to System Software and System Programming

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Computers

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Jeremiah Cuenco

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1.

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What is the primary difference between system software and application software?

Back

System software controls the basic operations of a computer system, while application software is used to accomplish specific tasks for users.

2.

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Front

What are some examples of system software?

Back

Operating systems, communications control programs, interpreters, compilers, debuggers, text editors, linkers, loaders.

3.

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What are the benefits of system software?

Back

It hides the complexities of computer operations from users and allows programmers to write software without needing to understand hardware details.

4.

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Front

What is system programming?

Back

The act of developing system software.

5.

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Front

What is machine language?

Back

A natural or primitive language that the computer understands.

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What is assembly language?

Back

A language that uses mnemonics in place of binary patterns to simplify programming.

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Front

What is an assembler?

Back

A special translator program that converts assembly language mnemonics into machine language instructions.

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