Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Review Question: Chapter 4

2.) Compilers and other translator programs: compiler is primarily used for programs that translate source code from a high-level programming language to a lower level language an Example is an assembly language or machine code.

Software applications: is computer software designed to help the user to perform a singular or multiple related specific tasks. Typical examples are word processors, spreadsheets, media players and database applications.

System software: System software is computer software designed to operate the computer hardware and to provide and maintain a platform for running application software. Typical examples are Microsoft Windows and linux.


3.) The operating system is the first to load on the computer's memory because computers today depend on the operating system. operating system is programmed to handle the resources and access protection of the hardware. This relieves the application programmers from having to manage these details.

4.)1. Loosen the lug nuts on the flat tire; don’t remove them yet.
2. Get the jack and jack up the car.
3. Remove the lug nuts from the flat tire and remove the tire.
4. Get the spare tire, place it on the wheel, and tighten the lug nuts.
5. Lower the car.
6. Secure the jack and flat tire in the trunk.

5.) mulituser operating system: the operating system is responsible for authentication and authorization. authentication mechanism requires to enter your user name and password. and example of authorization mechanism is giving priviliages to others to create an application software.

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