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INTRODUCTION TO SOFTWARE
What is software in the context of information technology?
Software is a set of instructions or programs that direct a computer to perform specific tasks, as opposed to hardware which refers to the physical components of a computer system.
What is machine language and why is it considered the lowest-level programming language?
Binary code (0s and 1s) directly executed by the CPU.
What is the primary difference between system software and application software?
System software manages and controls hardware resources (e.g., operating systems), while application software is designed to perform specific user-oriented tasks such as core banking or accounting.
What is assembly language and how does it differ from machine language?
Low-level language using mnemonics, translated to machine code by assembler.
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