Software and Programming Fundamentals

Question 1

What is Computer Software?

Answer 1

Instructions that tells the computer what to do. Includes both Operating Systems and Applications

Question 2

What is System Software

Answer 2

Used to control a computer and lets one control application softwares. AKA Operating System(OS)

Question 3

What is Operating System?

Answer 3

System software that includes programs, utilities, and drivers. Often based on what OS is used.

Question 4

What is an application Software?

Answer 4

Software to run specialized task such as a game, spreadsheet or web brower.

Question 5

What is Programming?

Answer 5

Instructions for a computer to perform a task.

Question 6

What are Programming Languages?

Answer 6

Language used to give instructions to a computer such as Python, C++, and Java.

Question 7

What is a Syntax?

Answer 7

Spelling and Grammar used by a Programming Language.

Question 8

Logic/Logical Error

Answer 8

Error in the code that leads to wrong or unexpected result. Can lead to crashing

Question 9

What does EOF stand for?

Answer 9

End-of-file meaning that its the end of the input