Highlands Computing: Y9 W05 Homework

What is hardware?

• The programs and instructions that run on a computer

• A type of application software

• A type of system software

• The physical components of a computer system

What is software?

• A type of hardware

• A type of peripheral device

• The physical components of a computer system

• Programs and instructions that run on a computer

Which of the following is an example of system software?

• Microsoft Word

• Operating System

• Camera App

• Music Player

Which of the following is an example of application software?

• Utility Programs

• Library Programs

• Operating System

• Microsoft Excel

What is general purpose software?

• Software that maintains and operates hardware

• Software that is custom-designed for a specific purpose

• Software that allows you to complete a single specific task

• Software that allows you to complete a variety of tasks

What is special purpose software?

• Software that maintains and operates hardware

• Software that is custom-designed for a specific purpose

• Software that allows you to complete a single specific task

• Software that allows you to complete a variety of tasks

What is bespoke application software?

• Software that allows you to complete a variety of tasks

• Software that maintains and operates hardware

• Software that is custom-designed for a specific purpose

• Software that allows you to complete a single specific task

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

• Calculator App

• Microsoft Word

• Camera App

• Music Player

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

• Microsoft Word

• Excel

• Calculator App

• PowerPoint

What is the role of the operating system?

• To provide a platform for application software to run on

• To create presentations

• To take photos or videos

• To model situations and manage data