Technology Guide 2

Question 1

Types of Software

Answer 1

Application software
System software
Hardware

Question 2

Software:

Answer 2

set of computer programs that enable the hardware to process data

Question 3

System software:

Answer 3

set of instructions that serves as an intermediary between computer hardware and application programs

Question 4

Computer program

Answer 4

The sequence of instructions for the computer, comprised of software

Question 5

Application software

Answer 5

set of computer instructions that provide more specific functionality to a user (spreadsheets)

Question 6

Open source software advantages and disadvantages

Answer 6

-high quality
-low cost
- cost of maintenance
-compatability issues

Question 7

Functions performed by system software

Answer 7

• control and support information processing activities
• control and support peripherals (printers, keyboard, mouse)

Question 8

Operating System

Answer 8

supervises the overall operation of the computer by monitoring the computers status, scheduling operations, and managing input and output processes

Question 9

Graphical User interfacer

Answer 9

allows users to exercise direct control of hardware through manipulation of visible objects (icons)

Question 10

Natural user interface

Answer 10

haptic, and touch enabled gesture control interfaces

Question 11

Social interface

Answer 11

guides user through computer applications by using cartoonike characters, graphics, animations