Types Of Software

Question 1

What is system software?

Answer 1

System software is a program specially designed to control various activities of a computer system is managers the smooth working of hardware as well as the software component of a computer.

Question 2

Give few examples of system software

Answer 2

Few examples of system software are compiler, interpreter, assembler, loader and text editor.

Question 3

What is the difference between compiler and interpreter

Answer 3

The only different between interpreter and compiler is that the compiler converts the whole program into machine code at a time where are the interpreter converts the program into machine code line by line

Question 4

What is an assembler

Answer 4

An assembler is a translator with convert the program written in assembly language into machine code that a computer can understand

Question 5

What is loader

Answer 5

Loader is a system software that is used to transfer a program from secondary storage device to the primary memory of a computer

Question 6

What is Text editor

Answer 6

Text editor is a system software used to provide a platform where a program can be written or edited

Question 7

What is application software

Answer 7

An application software the is a set of program that provide a platform for the user to carry out his or her task.

Question 8

What is general purpose application software?

Answer 8

General purpose application software is an application software developed to serve different purposes of the user

Question 9

Name three examples of general purpose application software.

Answer 9

Three examples of general purpose application software are word processor, spreadsheet and database

Question 10

What is a word processor used for?

Answer 10

Word processor is used to print letters, notices, memos, etc.

Question 11

What is the recently developed word processor ?

Answer 11

MS Word 2019 is the recently developed word processor.

Question 12

What is the function of a spreadsheet?

Answer 12

Spreadsheet is used to work with tabular data and perform calculations.

Question 13

What is the recently developed spreadsheet software?

Answer 13

The recently developed spreadsheet softwareis MS Excel 2019

Question 14

What does a database application software allow users to do?

Answer 14

A database application software allow users to organize and manage data in different fields.

Question 15

What is the recently developed database system ?

Answer 15

The recently developed database system is MS Access 2019

Question 16

What is the purpose of a media player?

Answer 16

The purpose of a media player is to play audio or video files

Question 17

What is Microsoft Edge?

Answer 17

Microsoft Edge is an application software that links the user’s computer with the internet

Question 18

What is special purpose application software also known as?

Answer 18

Special purpose application software is also known as task specific application software

Question 19

What is an example of a special purpose application software?

Answer 19

An example of a special purpose application software is an accounting system package

Question 20

What does an inventory control system do?

Answer 20

An inventory control system keeps the record of ready stock of various items

Question 21

What is a School Management System designed to do?

Answer 21

A School Management System designed to fulfill the needs of a school in various aspects.

Question 22

What is customised software?

Answer 22

A customised software is designed specifically to meet the needs of an organization

Question 23

What is another name for customised software?

Answer 23

Bespoke or tailor-made software

Question 24

What is the significance of copyright or license agreement for customised software?

Answer 24

It ensures the software is the sole property of the organization

Question 25

Fill in the blank: The term 'customise' refers to _______.

Answer 25

personalize a task or an activity as per our requirement

Question 26

What is utility software?

Answer 26

Utility software is a system software that performs specific tasks related to managing a computer, its devices, or its programs.

Question 27

What is an example of utility software?

Answer 27

Device driver.

Question 28

Name some utility software needed for general operations on a computer

Answer 28

* Backup * Scanning * Disk fragmentation * Antivirus software

Question 29

What is the purpose of backup in computing?

Answer 29

Backup saves copies of your files so you can get them back if they are lost or damaged.

Question 30

Fill in the blank: A copy of all the files of a hard disk of your computer is taken on an external hard disk or pen drive is called _______.

Answer 30

Backup

Question 31

What does the backup process allow users to do?

Answer 31

Procure a duplicate copy of the files from a computer's hard disk to external storage.

Question 32

True or False: Utility software can only be used for managing devices.

Answer 32

False

Question 33

Explain the analogy used to describe backup.

Answer 33

The analogy compares backing up data to copying contacts from an old diary to a new one to prevent loss.

Question 34

What may indicate that your computer is virus affected?

Answer 34

Problems in booting and running application software ## Footnote Additional symptoms include longer times in opening, saving, and running files.

Question 35

What is the first step if you suspect your computer has a virus?

Answer 35

Find whether your computer system is affected with any virus or not.

Question 36

What should you do if your computer is found to have a virus?

Answer 36

Remove viruses from the hard disk.

Question 37

True or False: A virus can cause your computer to run applications slower.

Answer 37

True

Question 38

Fill in the blank: If a computer is virus affected, it may create problems in _______.

Answer 38

booting

Question 39

Fill in the blank: A virus can take more time in _______ and _______ a file.

Answer 39

opening, saving