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Download Solution PDFIdentify whether the following statements are true or false about system software in a computer system. (i) Operating systems and device drivers are not examples of system software. (ii) The main purpose of system software is to manage and control computer hardware.
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is 2) (i) False, (ii) True.
- Statement (i): False
- Operating systems and device drivers are indeed examples of system software. They play crucial roles in managing and controlling the computer hardware and providing a platform for application software to run.
- Statement (ii): True
- The main purpose of system software is to manage and control computer hardware. This includes tasks such as managing memory, processing tasks, and handling input and output operations.
- System software acts as an intermediary between the hardware and the user applications, ensuring that the hardware is used efficiently.
- Examples of system software include operating systems (e.g., Windows, macOS, Linux), device drivers, utility programs, and firmware.
- Without system software, it would be nearly impossible to operate a computer, as users would have to manage hardware resources directly.
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