SOFTWARE
APPLICATION SOFTWARE
SYSTEM SOFTWARE
OPERATING SYSTEM
USER INTERFACES
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The general name given to all the programs that computers use to perform different tasks.
What is the definition of software?
100
Programs developed to carry out specific tasks or solve particular problems.
What is the definition of application software?
100
A software that manages and supports the resources and operations of a computer system.
What is a system software?
100
A set of programs that governs the operations of a computer.
What is the definition of operating system?
100
the user-controllable part of the operating system which allows you to communicate or interact with it.
What is the user-interface?
200
1)Application software 2)System software
What are the two major types of software?
200
1)Word processors 2)Graphics packages
What are two examples of Application software?
200

Convert 1 GB to MB

1 GB = 1,024 MB

200

Compare a supercomputer and a personal computer based on speed and usage

A supercomputer processes data extremely fast and is used for complex scientific calculations, while a personal computer is slower and used for everyday tasks.

200
1)Command-driven 2)Menu-driven 3)Graphical user interface
What are the types of user interface?
300
Application software is used to carry out specific tasks while system software manages the resources and operations of a computer system.
What is the difference between the two types of software?
300
1)Entertainment software 2)Home/Personal software 3)Productivity software 4)Specialist software
What does Application software includes?
300

Describe how the IPOS cycle is applied when typing and printing a document

Input: Typing text
Processing: Formatting and spell-checking
Storage: Saving the document
Output: Printing the document

300
Booting refers to the process of loading operating system software into a computer's main memory from disk.
Explain wat the term "booting" means.
300
The easiest user interface to use is Graphical user interface because it allows you to use graphics, menus, and keystrokes to choose commands,start programs,see lists of files and other options.
Which is the easiest user interface to use and why?
400
1)Operating system 2)Utilities 3)Language Translators
What are the types of system software?
400
General purpose is not written for any specific business and can be adapted to suit their specific needs whereas integrated software is a set of related programs combined in a unified package that allows data to be transferred easily between the programs.
What is the difference between general purpose and integrated?
400
The types of system listed below belongs to Operating System.
These types of system belong to which system software? 1)Windows 98 2)Windows 2000 3)Linux 4)Unix
400

Identify the most suitable type of computer for weather forecasting and justify your choice

Supercomputer, because weather forecasting requires processing massive amounts of data at high speed.

400
command-driven:requires you to enter a command by typing in codes or words. Menu-driven:allows you to use either a mouse or cursor-movement to make selections from a menu. Graphical User Interface:allows the use of icons,menus and keystrokes to choose commands
Explain how each user interface operates.
500

What are the categories of Application Software?

1)General purpose 2)Integrated 3)Specialized 4)Customized 5)Custom-written

500

Which type of computer is small enough to fit in a pocket?

Smartphone or handheld computer.

500

Arrange the following units in ascending order: MB, TB, KB, GB

KB, MB, GB, TB

500
1)Managing computer resources 2)maintaining security 3)managing tasks 4)providing a user interface 5)mananging files and memory
List the five main functions of the operating system
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