System Software Flashcards
1
Q
What is a system software?
A
A collection of programs that handle hundreds of technical details
2
Q
What are the four types of system software programs?
A
Operating Systems, Utilities, Device Drivers, Language Translators (Input/output)
3
Q
What does an Operating System do?
A
coordinates computer resources
4
Q
What is a Utility program?
A
A program that performs tasks related to managing computer resources
5
Q
What are device drivers?
A
Programs that allow devices to communicate with the computer
6
Q
What do language translators do?
A
They convert programming instructions into a language that computers understand (think mouse/keyboard)
