Understanding Software and Operating Systems

What is software?

• A set of instructions that tells a computer what to do

• A physical part of a computer

• A type of hardware

• A power supply

How is software different from hardware?

• Hardware is digital; software is physical

• Software is physical; hardware is digital

• Hardware stores information; software creates power

• Software is intangible, while hardware is the physical components of a computer

What are the two main categories of software?

• Hardware and firmware

• Input and output software

• System software and application software

• Antivirus and malware

Which of these is an example of system software?

• Microsoft Word

• Adobe Photoshop

• Windows OS

• Google Chrome

Which of these is an example of application software?

• Linux

• BIOS

• Microsoft Excel

• File Explorer

How does software interact with hardware to make a computer function?

• Software operates independently of hardware

• Hardware controls software directly

• Software sends instructions to hardware to perform tasks

• Hardware and software don’t interact

Which of the following tasks is commonly performed by software?

• Providing electricity to the computer

• Managing files and data

• Controlling the computer's physical structure

• Printing paper without a printer

Which software type is responsible for managing computer resources?

• Application software

• Graphics software

• System software

• Audio software

Which of the following is NOT an example of system software?

• Windows OS

• Microsoft PowerPoint

• macOS

• Linux

Which task is typically done by application software?

• Managing computer hardware

• Booting up the system

• Editing documents and creating spreadsheets

• Controlling CPU temperature