software and design

Question 1

what is a software?

Answer 1

Software is a general term for the various kinds of programs used to operate computers and related devices.

Question 2

what is computer hardware?

Answer 2

Computer hardware is the collection of all the parts you can physically touch in a computer system

Question 3

what is programming?

Answer 3

The process of coding a program or developing software using a programming language such as Java, HTML, CSS

Question 4

what do programmers do?

Answer 4

They write programs or software

Question 5

what do software and programs do together?

Answer 5

Software or programs work together with hardware to make a computer work. Some software is crucial for a computer to operate whilst other software is optional and allows users to complete user specific tasks.

Question 6

what does a system software do?

Answer 6

• Manages or controls a computer’s resources
• Is essential for the computer to operate
• Provides the interface between the hardware and application software

Question 7

What are the two categories of system software?

Answer 7

Operating system software - controls the operations of a computer

Utility Software - Assists the operating system in the management of data

Question 8

what are the functions of a system software?

Answer 8

Hardware support, Data access control, Usage records, Resource management, Security and access

Question 9

what does hardware support do?

Answer 9

Allows use of peripheral hardware such as printers

Question 10

what does Data access control do?

Answer 10

Restricts access to certain data but Allows creation, editing and recording of file locations

Question 11

what does Resource management do?

Answer 11

Allocates time between tasks by switching from one task to another and back to the first task

Question 12

what do Security and access do?

Answer 12

Protection of system resources

Question 13

what does an application software involve?

Answer 13

It is a program written to solve users’ problems by carrying out specific tasks.

Examples: Word processors, games, database management software, spreadsheets

Question 14

what are the main types of application programs?

Answer 14

• Off-the-shelf / General purpose software (Ready-made general programs that can be purchased in-store or online by consumers)
• Specialist software (Software made for specific industries )
• Tailormade/bespoke software (Software that is custom made for a certain company)

Question 15

what are computer languages? (programming language)

Answer 15

Computer languages are used to wrte codes or programs.

Question 16

what rules do computer languages use?

Answer 16

They use rules known as syntax, that computers understand so that they can carry out task set by the programs.
Examples: Java, Python, Ruby, HTML

Question 17

what is program development?

Answer 17

a process undergone by programmers to develope a new software

(define problem - analyse - design solution - produce solution - evaluate the solution)

Question 18

what are computer inputs?

Answer 18

Computer inputs are additional pieces of hardware plugged into computer that allows you to change information (mouse, keyboard)

Question 19

what are computer outputs?

Answer 19

Hardwares from the computer that sends information to different devices (Printers, speakers)

Question 20

what are some data types?

Answer 20

String, Real, Binary and Boolean

Question 21

what are some professions in programming?

Answer 21

Software engineer, Game Animator, Audio Engineer, Game Designer, Game Programmer

Question 22

software engineer

Answer 22

Software engineers specialise in a few areas of development, such as networks, operating systems, databases or applications, and each area requires fluency in its own set of computer languages and development environments.

Question 23

Game Animator

Answer 23

Animators in the games industry are responsible for the portrayal of movement and behaviour of characters and objects.

Question 24

Audio Engineer

Answer 24

Audio engineers are responsible for sourcing any sound effects that are needed,creating the soundtrack for a game, including music, sound effects, character voices, and spoken instructions

Question 25

Game Designer

Answer 25

A game designer devises what a game consists of and how it plays. They plan and define all the elements of a game: its setting; structure; rules; story flow; characters; the objects, interface design; and modes of play.

Question 26

Game Programmer

Answer 26

A game programmer needs to design and write the computer code that runs and controls a game.They test the code and fix bugs, and also develop customised tools for use by other members of the development team.