NICS 002

Question 1

What is software

Answer 1

Software makes a computer work, anything you do on a computer makes use of software.

Question 2

Name some examples of some pieces of software

Answer 2

Chrome
Steam
Roblox launcher

Question 3

What are the different kinds of software?

Answer 3

Utility software
Code development software
Application software
Operating systems

Question 4

What is utility software?

Answer 4

This is software that helps manage your computer. Things like disk defragmentation, anti-virus, fan speed controllers and temperature monitoring.

Question 5

What is code development software?

Answer 5

Any kind of software that aids in the development of code

Question 6

What is application software?

Answer 6

Basically everything else you run on a computer like games and launchers.

Question 7

What are the sun categories of operating systems?

Answer 7

-Multi-Tasking OS
-Batch OS
-Real-Time OS
-Network OS
-Mobile OS

Question 8

What is a multi-tasking operating system (MTOS)?

Answer 8

Windows and MacOS are common examples of Multi-Tasking Operating Systems as they enable the RAM to store more than one application at a time.

Question 9

What is a batch operating system?

Answer 9

A Batch Operating System works by collecting a large amount of similar jobs together and then sending them all off to be completed as one singular batch.

Question 10

When would you use a batch operating system?

Answer 10

This is commonly used in scenarios where you need to dedicate an entire computer’s processing speed to an activity.

Question 11

What is a real time operating system (RTOS)?

Answer 11

This is a deterministic and predictable operating system commonly used in embedded systems that have a strict time requirement. Things that have a real life impact and if gone wrong could cause injury to others or death.

Question 12

What would use real time operating systems?

Answer 12

-Air defence systems
-Self driving cars
-Medical devices

Question 13

What is a network operating system (NOS)?

Answer 13

A NOS is an operating system designed to run a network of other computers. They are very good at file sharing, user management and printers.

Question 14

Where would you use a network operating system (NOS)?

Answer 14

These are extremely common in industry.

Question 15

What is a mobile operating system?

Answer 15

A Mobile Operating System is an Operating System that runs on a mobile device.

Question 16

What are some benefits of software?

Answer 16

-Suitable for the specific industry
-Roaming Licenses mean you can use the tool on any networked device

Question 17

What are some benefits of hardware?

Answer 17

-More suitable to intensive tasks.
-Can easily balance cost vs benefit.
-Maintain security and compliance.
-Enhanced features.

Question 18

What are some benefits of peripherals

Answer 18

-More suitable to a specific task (Drawing tablets over mouse).
-More ergonomic design.
-Ease of training (Submarines and Drones)