Software

Question 1

What is application software?

Answer 1

Group of programs that perform specific tasks forus as users - performs specific tasks

Question 2

What are examples application software?

Answer 2

Word processing programs
Typing Tutor software
Gaming software

Question 3

What is system software?

Answer 3

Software that is intended to control, support operate the computer

Question 4

What are examples of system software?

Answer 4

Operating system
Utility software

Question 5

What is operating system?

Answer 5

Software which controls all activities thattake place inside the computer

Question 6

Give examples of operating system

Answer 6

Windows 8, Windows 10
Apple’s macOS Sierra
Linux (Ubuntu)
Apple’s IOS
Android
Windows for smartphones§

Question 7

What are the functions of the operating system?

Answer 7

Managing all the hardware and software on the computer
Maintaining security (with the use of passwords, etc.) Providing a user interface

Question 8

What is the graphical user interface?

Answer 8

Desktop, menus, shortcut keys

Question 9

What are other windows components?

Answer 9

Dialogue box, text box, spinner, radio button, command button, tab in dialog, combo and list box, check box

Question 10

What are the utilities?

Answer 10

Snipping tool, calculator

Question 11

List the office suites

Answer 11

Word processor, spreadsheet, database, presentation software, communication software, desktop publishing, games, web authoring software, web browser, plugins, financial applications