INFOTECH Assignment 4 - Computer Software and Hardware

What is the main purpose of an operating system?

• To cook breakfast

• To play music

• To predict the weather

• To manage computer resources and provide a user interface.

Give an example of general purpose application software.

• Microsoft Word

• Google Chrome

• Adobe Photoshop

• Mozilla Firefox

Select the component of a computer system that is (tangible) hardware

• Keyboard

• User interface

• RAM

• Graphics card

What category does the BIOS fall under?

• hardware

• operating system

• firmware

• software

What is custom-written software?

• Custom-written software is software that is developed without considering user needs.

• Custom-written software is software that is pre-built and available for anyone to use.

• Custom-written software is software that is only used by large corporations.

• Custom-written software is software developed for a specific user or organization, tailored to their needs.

Provide an example of specialized software.

• Google Chrome

• Microsoft Word

• Photoshop

• AutoCAD

Which software manages computer hardware resources?

• Firmware

• Web browser

• Application software

• Operating system

What type of software is designed for specific tasks?

• Application software

• Generic software

• Hardware software

• System software

Explain the role of an operating system in a computer.

• The operating system is only responsible for managing computer hardware.

• The operating system plays a crucial role in managing computer resources, providing a user interface, and enabling software-hardware interaction.

• The operating system does not provide a user interface.

• The operating system has no role in enabling software-hardware interaction.

What distinguishes application software from system software?

• System software is used by end-users to perform specific tasks, while application software manages computer hardware.

• Application software and system software are interchangeable terms.

• System software is only used on mobile devices, while application software is used on computers.

• Application software is used by end-users to perform specific tasks, while system software manages computer hardware and provides a platform for running application software.