Comp 2 Revision 1.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? ComputingSoftwareASAQA Created by: BeckyQuinCreated on: 02-06-15 07:56 The physical components to a computer hardware 1 of 14 programs which run on the hardware software 2 of 14 performs the tasks needed to operate the hardware system software 3 of 14 allows the user to perform non-computer tasks application software 4 of 14 Interface between user and hardware and hides complexity operating system 5 of 14 Collection of compiled routines that other programs can use Library programs 6 of 14 Perform a specific computer-related task utility programs 7 of 14 Translates programming language into machine code that can be executed by a computer programming languages translators 8 of 14 translate assembly language programs into machine code assemblers 9 of 14 translates the source code high-level language into object code compliers 10 of 14 analyse and execute each line of a program independently interpreters 11 of 14 Many users, many tasks (e.g. word processor) General purpose 12 of 14 Many users, one task (e.g. web browser) Special purpose 13 of 14 One user, one task (e.g. air traffic control) bespoke 14 of 14
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