Introduction to Computing (Incomplete Week 7–9)

Helps user perform specific tasks.

• Application software

• System software

• Utility software

Answer explanation

Application software helps user perform specific tasks. Example of this are Word processing software, database software, Spreadsheet software, Presentation software and internet browser.

Type of software program used to analyze, configure, optimize, and maintain the computer.

• Utility software

• System software

• Application software

Set of programs that controls the computer hardware. It is the platform for running the application software.

• Utility software

• Application software

• System software

Which of the following is an example of application software?

• Linux

• Mac OSX

• Google Chrome

• Microsoft Windows

What is a collection of programs written to provide services to another program?

• Real-time software

• Business software

• Embedded software

• System software

All of the following are Web browsers except

• Apple Safari

• Google Drive

• Mozilla Firefox

• Google Chrome

Runs on computer hardware and serve as platform for other software to run on.

• Video LAN Client (VLC)

• Java

• Operating system

• Processor

Which of the following Windows utility feature will erase unwanted files?

• Scanning

• Disk cleanup

• Backup or restore wizard

• Disk defragmenter

Which of the following represents the fastest data transmission speed?

• Bandwidth

• Mbps

• Kbps

• Gbps

A device that connects to a network without the use of cables is said to be

• Wireless

• Distributed

• Cabled

• Open source