Computer systems and system software
Computer systems and system software
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will discover two types of computer systems: general purpose and embedded. Following this, we will explore the need for system software to facilitate communication between software and hardware in computer systems. We will explain the role of an operating system in controlling a computer while it is running.
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5 Questions
Q1.
Which of the following is only true of general purpose computers?
They have a screen.
They process data into useful information.
They use hardware and software.
Q2.
What do embedded systems have in common?
They all control motors.
They are small.
They need to be plugged in to turn on.
Q3.
Which of these are examples of embedded systems? (Tick 3 boxes)
Games console
Laptop
Mobile phone
Q4.
What is the main role of an operating system?
Playing video from the internet.
Providing power to the computer.
Used to type text into a document.
Q5.
Which of these is not an operating system?
Android.
Linux.
Windows.