COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

Detailed explanation-1: -1. The large program that controls how the CPU communicates with other hardware components is the operating system. 2. A computer that is easy to operate is called user friendly.

Detailed explanation-2: -In order to communicate with the hardware devices, the OS uses drivers. Device drivers are program files that enable the OS to recognize the hardware device and its properties.

Detailed explanation-3: -System software is a type of computer program that is designed to run a computer’s hardware and application programs. If we think of the computer system as a layered model, the system software is the interface between the hardware and user applications. The operating system is the best-known example of system software.

Detailed explanation-4: -The operating system manages the interaction between applications and the hardware. To access and communicate with the hardware, the operating system installs a device driver for each hardware component. A device driver is a small program written by the hardware manufacturer and supplied with the hardware component.