BASIC COMPUTER CONCEPTS
COMPUTER SYSTEM TYPES
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not needed on your computer.
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found in the monitor.
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general purpose software.
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -It is a set of programs that control and manage the resources and operations of computer hardware. It also enables application programs to run correctly. The system software is not meant to perform a specific task; thus, it is called general-purpose software.
Detailed explanation-2: -A general purpose software application is software which has been designed to solve user’s common or general tasks using a computer system. Examples include word processors, spreadsheets and photo editing applications for example.
Detailed explanation-3: -System software is a program designed to run a computer’s hardware and applications and manage its resources, such as its memory, processors, and devices. It also provides a platform for running application software, and system software is typically bundled with a computer’s operating system.
Detailed explanation-4: -Desktops, notebooks, smartphones and tablets, are all examples of general-purpose computers. A general-purpose computer is made up of a central processing unit, memory, input/output devices and a bus connecting these components.