SYSTEM SOFTWARE
What is an operating system?
This type of software manages the computer's hardware and resources.
What is application software?
Microsoft Word is an example of this type of software.
What is validation?
The process of checking that data entered is sensible and reasonable.
What is a personal computer (PC)?
The most common computer used in homes and schools.
What is antivirus software?
Software designed to protect a computer from malicious programs.
What is system software?
Windows 11 and Linux are examples of this type of software.
What is Microsoft Excel?
This software is used to create and edit spreadsheets.
What is verification?
The process of checking data against the original source.
What is a laptop?
A portable computer that can operate on battery power.
What is a database?
A collection of related data stored electronically.
What is utility software?
This software helps maintain and optimize a computer system.
What is application software?
Software designed to perform a specific task for a user.
What is a range check?
This validation check ensures a value falls within acceptable limits.
What is a mainframe computer?
A powerful computer used by large organizations to process huge amounts of data.
What is hardware?
The physical components of a computer system.
What is a compiler?
A program that translates source code into machine code.
What is image editing?
Adobe Photoshop is mainly used for this purpose.
What is a presence check?
A check that ensures a field is not left empty.
What is a supercomputer?
The fastest and most powerful type of computer.
What is software?
A set of instructions that tells a computer what to do.
What is booting?
This process occurs when the operating system loads into memory when a computer starts.
What are presentations?
Microsoft PowerPoint is used to create these.
What is verification?
Double-entry and proofreading are examples of this process.
What is an embedded computer?
A computer built into devices such as microwaves and washing machines.
What are an operating system and utility software?
Name two examples of system software.