INTRODUCTION TO SOFTWARE
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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.
Which type of software serves as an intermediary between hardware and application programs?
Middleware serves as an intermediary layer between operating system software and application programs, facilitating communication and data exchange across distributed systems.
What are high-level programming languages and what advantage do they offer?
Human-readable languages like Python, Java offering portability and ease.
What is an operating system and why is it critical in banking IT infrastructure?
An operating system (OS) is system software that manages hardware resources and provides services for application programs; banks rely on robust OS platforms to ensure high availability and security of core banking systems.
What is utility software and what purpose does it serve in a computing environment?
System tools for maintenance tasks like disk cleanup, antivirus, backup.
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