Applications Software and Utility Software Quiz

What is application software?

• Software that supports a computer system in operating as safely and efficiently as possible

• Software that can be used for a variety of tasks

• Software that has been designed to perform a specific function for an end user or another application

• Software that allows the user to easily manage files on their secondary storage devices

Which of the following is NOT a function of application software?

• Information and data management

• Management of accounting, finance, and payroll

• Disk defragmentation

• Software for healthcare applications

What is general purpose software?

• Software that can only be used for one particular task

• Software that is developed to meet the user's specific requirements

• Software that can be used for a variety of tasks

• Software that supports a computer system in operating as safely and efficiently as possible

Which of the following is an example of general purpose software?

• Word Processing Software

• Anti Malware Software

• Disk Defragmentation Software

• Supermarket Checkout (EPOS) Software

What is special purpose software?

• Software that can only be used for one particular task

• Software that is developed to meet the user's specific requirements

• Software that can be used for a variety of tasks

• Software that supports a computer system in operating as safely and efficiently as possible

What is bespoke software?

• Software that is custom made to meet the user's needs

• Software that can only be used for one particular task

• Software that can be used for a variety of tasks

• Software that supports a computer system in operating as safely and efficiently as possible

What is utility software?

• Software that can only be used for one particular task

• Software that is developed to meet the user's specific requirements

• Software that supports a computer system in operating as safely and efficiently as possible

• Software that allows the user to easily manage files on their secondary storage devices

What is the purpose of disk defragmentation software?

• To protect a computer system by detecting and blocking threats

• To provide a graphical user interface for managing files on secondary storage devices

• To reorganize data on a hard drive so that related data is stored together

• To analyse, configure, optimize, and maintain a computer system

What does anti-malware software do?

• Reorganizes data on a hard drive so that related data is stored together

• Provides a graphical user interface for managing files on secondary storage devices

• Protects a computer system by detecting and blocking threats

• Analyzes, configures, optimizes, and maintains a computer system

What is the difference between open source and closed source software?

• Open source software is free, while closed source software requires a license

• Open source software allows anyone to make modifications and contribute to its development, while closed source software is controlled by developers

• Open source software is developed to meet the user's specific requirements, while closed source software can be used for a variety of tasks

• Open source software is provided with support by users, while closed source software is provided with support by developers