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Computer Software Basics
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1. The __________ primarily take(s) of the behind-the-scenes details and manage(s) the hardware.
2. Specialised programs that allow particular input or output devices to communicate with the rest of the computer system are called _________.
3. What is the name for the process that is used to convert a series of instructions - or program - written in a high-level language into instructions (or a program) that can be run on a computer?
4. A programming language having a ______ is slow in execution [IBPS Clerk - 2012]
5. Devices that enter information and let you communicate with the computer are called _______. [SBI Clerk - 2012]
6. Which of the following software could assist someone who cannot use their hands for computer input ?
7. In the absence of parentheses - the order of operation is __________.
8. An _____ program is one that is ready to run and does not need to be altered in any way.
9. __________ is the process of carrying out commands.
10. A series of instructions that tells a computer what to do and how to do it is called a ________.
11. Computer programs are written in a high-level programming language; however - the humanreadable version of a program is called -
12. Special effect used to introduce slides in a presentation are called __________.
13. A __________ contains specific rules and words that express the logical steps of an algorithm.
14. __________ is the process of finding errors in software code.
15. The person who writes and tests computer programs is called a [SBI Clerk - 2009]
16. What is Software?
17. Software for organizing storage and retrieval of information is a(an) -
18. A __________ contains specific rules and words that express the logical steps of an algorithm.
19. Compiling creates a(n) __________
20. __________ is the process of finding errors in software code.
21. The primary purpose of software is to turn data into-”-”-” [SBI Clerk - 2009]
22. A compiler translates higher-level programs into a machine language program - which is called-
23. The two major categories of software include
24. A program that works like a calculator for keeping track of money and making budgets _________.
25. All of the followings are included in typical computer programming language which are in use currently Except

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