SLR5

Question 1

what are the 2 types of software

Answer 1

Systems software
Application software

Question 2

what is generic application software

Answer 2

Application software that is designed to carry out different tasks

Question 3

what is specific application software

Answer 3

a program that has little use outside of its designated purpose

Question 4

What is the purpose of translators

Answer 4

translates source code into machine code

Question 5

how do interpreters work

Answer 5

code is translated line by line as each line is run

Question 6

what is an advantage of using an interpreter over a compiler

Answer 6

code does not have to be compiled before it is run
shows syntax errors

Question 7

how do compilers work

Answer 7

All the code is translated into machine code before the program is run

Question 8

what is the purpose of a assembler

Answer 8

translates from assembly into machine code

Question 9

what does utility software do

Answer 9

keeps your computer safe from malware
keeps your computer running efficiently