The Programs That Control and Manage the Basic Operations of a Computer

question 11

Multiple Choice

The programs that control and manage the basic operations of a computer are generally referred to as

• A) control programs.
• B) utility programs.
• C) system hardware programs.
• D) system software.
• E) computer application programs.

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Definitions:

Subduction Zone

A tectonic plate boundary where one plate moves under another and is forced into the mantle, typically creating earthquakes and volcanic activity.

Earthquake Risk

Earthquake risk refers to the probability of earthquakes occurring in a region and the potential damage they can cause to life, property, and the environment.

Modified Mercalli Intensity

A scale for measuring the intensity of an earthquake based on its observed effects on people, buildings, and the Earth's surface.

Richter Magnitude

The Richter magnitude scale is a numeric scale used to express the energy released by an earthquake, with each whole number representing a tenfold increase in measured amplitude.