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COP 3402 Exam 1 Definitions Questionsand Answers
System Software - Answer-consists of a set of programs that support the operation of a
computer system and help, the programmer, to simplify the programming process and
create an environment to run application software efficiently.
Examples of systems software - Answer-Text editors, Compilers, Loaders, Linker,
Debugger, Assembler, Operating system
Two Groups of System Software - Answer-Software to create a program development
environment
(Text editor, Compiler, Assembler, Linker, Debugger)
Software to create a run-time environment
(Operating system, Loader, Dynamic Linker, Program libraries)
Text Editor - Answer-Software that permits the creation and editing of text files (i.e.
application programs)
Compiler - Answer-Translates programs written in a high level language to machine
code (assembly Language)
Assembler - Answer-Translates programs written in assembly language to object code
(binary)
Static Linker - Answer-Combines and resolves references between object programs and
creates the executable code
Debugger (low-level) - Answer-used to debug executable programs and their related
object code and source program
Loader - Answer-Loads an executable code and starts its execution
Libraries - Answer-Precompiled programs that create a set of functions for use by other
programs
Dynamic Linker - Answer-Loads and links shared libraries at run-time
Operating System - Answer-An event driven program that makes an abstraction of the
computer system. It handles all resources efficiently, creates an environment for
application programs to run, and provides a friendly interface between the user and the
computer system
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