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Software and operating systems
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Which of the following is an example of system software?
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What is the primary function of an operating system such as Windows or Linux?
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In a file naming convention, what does the part after the last dot (e.g., .docx in document.docx) represent?
Q4 · Software and operating systems · MEDIUM
Which of the following is considered utility software?
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Which language translator converts an entire high-level language program into machine code before the program is run?