Tell what sentences are true and what are false. 1) All computer systems perform the functions of .

1) All computer systems perform the functions of inputting, storing, processing, controlling, and outputting. 2) The electronic and mechanical parts that make up a computer system are called hardware.3) Visible, the information in the form of data and programs is the software.4) Software programs are of two types: systems software and applications software. 5) Applications software are the programs designed to control the operation of a computer system. 6) Systems software are the programs written to solve spe­cific problems (applications). 7) The person who prepares systems software is referred to as a systems programmer. 8) Systems software are stored in an area of memory called read-only memory (ROM). 9) Firmware often refers to a sequence of instructions (software) that is substituted for software.

2. Choose the right answer:

1) All computer systems perform the functions of ….

a) inputting, storing;

b) controlling and outputting;

c) inputting, storing, processing, controlling, and outputting.

2) …, the information in the form of data and programs is the software

a) not visible;

b) visible;

c) however.

3) System software do not solve specific problems they are written to assist people in the use of the computer system by … tasks.

a) outputting;

b) performing;

c) storing.

4) The person who prepares systems software is referred to as ….

a) a systems programmer;

b) architect;

c) designer.

5) Often programs, particularly …, are stored in an area of memory not used for applications software.

a) application;

b) systems software;

c) hardware.

6) Protected programs are stored in an area of memory called … which can be read from but not written on.

a) computer;

b) random access memory(RAM);

c) read-only memory (ROM).

7) … is a term that is commonly used to describe certain programs that are stored in ROM.

a) software;

b) hardware;

c) firmware.