CC100

What is a vital computer component which executes programs at lightning speed?

This basic CPU component performs calculations and logic operations.

The term _______ encompasses all activities related to the development, production, distribution, and maintenance of computer hardware, software, and services.

This "ware" consists of a series of related instructions

This type of System Software manages hardware resources and provides user interfaces

Give a specialization within IT

Provide an example of an Operating System

What term is used to describe software modules that facilitate communication between the operating system and hardware components, ensuring proper functioning of devices such as printers, graphics cards, and network adapters?

What is the term for software embedded directly into hardware devices, providing low-level control and functionality? Examples of this include the BIOS in computers, firmware in routers, and game consoles.

What category of software tools includes compilers and interpreters, designed to convert high-level programming languages into either machine code or intermediate code, allowing the computer to execute the program?