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[#526] Assembler language
Correct Answer
(C) is a mnemonic form of machine language
Explanation
Solution: The Assembler is used to translate the program written in Assembly language into machine code. The source program is an input of an assembler that contains assembly language instructions.
[#527] The primary job of the operating system of a computer is to
Correct Answer
(B) manage resources
Explanation
Solution: The primary job of the operating system of a computer is to manage resources
[#528] Which of the following is a measure to test how good or bad a modular design is
Correct Answer
(A) Module strength
[#529] The Operating system manages
Correct Answer
(D) All of the above
Explanation
Solution: The operating system (OS) manages all of the software and hardware on the computer. It performs basic tasks such as file, memory and process management, handling input and output, and controlling peripheral devices such as disk drives and printers.
[#530] The primary purpose of an operating system is to:
Correct Answer
(C) make the most efficient use of the hardware
Explanation
Solution: An operating system (OS) is system software that manages computer hardware and software resources and provides common services for computer programs.
For hardware functions such as input and output and memory allocation, the operating system acts as an intermediary between programs and the computer hardware, although the application code is usually executed directly by the hardware and frequently makes system calls to an OS function or is interrupted by it.