6.1 Hardware and Software: Fundamentals of Computer Systems: Computer Science Paper 2: A-Level AQA

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What type of system software is used by programmers to simplify the process of application development?

Libraries

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What is a webcam: hardware or software?

Hardware

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Under which category of software is the operating system classed?

System Software

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Under which category of software is a web browser classed?

Application Software

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Define software

Program code. Sequences of instructions which are executed in order to perform a task.

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What is the role of system software?

To operate, control and maintain the computer and its components.

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What is a word processor: hardware or software?

Software

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Define hardware

The physical components of a computer system.

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Why is an operating system said to provide a virtual machine?

The operating system hide the true complexity of the computer from user.

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Under which category of software is a compiler classed?

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