Software

Define the terms 'Application' and 'System Software'.

• 'Application' refers to software designed to perform a specific task for users, while 'System Software' refers to software that manages and operates computer hardware.

• 'Application' refers to software that manages computer hardware, while 'System Software' refers to software designed for specific user tasks.

• Both 'Application' and 'System Software' refer to software designed for specific user tasks.

• 'Application' and 'System Software' are terms used interchangeably to describe any software.

Key pieces of Utility Software include:

• Antivirus programs, Backup software, Disk management tools

• Word processors, Spreadsheet applications, Presentation software

• Web browsers, Email clients, Media players

• Operating systems, Device drivers, Firmware

Which of the following describes key roles of the Operating System?

• Managing hardware resources

• Providing a user interface

• Ensuring security

• All of the above

Identify different types of User Interface.

• Graphical User Interface (GUI), Command Line Interface (CLI), Menu-driven Interface

• Graphical User Interface (GUI), Text-based Interface, Voice User Interface (VUI)

• Graphical User Interface (GUI), Command Line Interface (CLI), Touch User Interface

• Graphical User Interface (GUI), Command Line Interface (CLI), Natural Language Interface

What are the programs and instructions executed by the hardware called?

Fill in the blank: There are two main categories of software: _______ & System.

• Application

• Hardware

• Network

• Database

What are the two main components of a computer system?

Which of the following is a type of software?

• Input devices

• Output devices

• Application software

• Storage devices

Fill in the blank: _______ software is a type of system software.

• system

• application

• utility

• driver

What are the three types of hardware devices mentioned in the diagram?