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Paper 2 · November 2014 · Computer System Structure

Which term describes the set of programs that controls computer hardware, such as a word processor, spreadsheet or operating system?

Model answer

software

Also accepted: computer software

Explanation

Software is the set of programs that controls computer hardware.

Derived from ZIMSEC Computer Studies 7014/2 Paper 2, November 2014, Q1

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