Understanding Software Basics

What is software?

• Software is a physical component of a computer.

• Software is a set of instructions that enables a computer to perform tasks.

• Software is a type of hardware used for storage.

• Software is a programming language used to create websites.

What are the two main categories of software?

• Database software and web software

• System software and application software

• Utility software and network software

• Firmware and middleware

Name one type of system software.

• Games

• Operating System

• Firmware

• Application Software

What is an operating system?

• A web browser

• A type of computer hardware

• An operating system is software that manages computer hardware and software resources.

• A programming language

Give an example of a popular operating system.

• Linux Mint

• Ubuntu Server

• macOS Server

• Microsoft Windows

What is the role of application software?

• To enhance system security

• To provide internet connectivity

• To manage hardware resources

• The role of application software is to enable users to perform specific tasks and functions.

Application that is used to improve or enhance photographs using a computer

• Word Processor

• Photo-editing software

• Adobe Photoshop

• Audio editing software

What is the difference between software and hardware?

• Software is a type of hardware.

• Hardware consists of software applications.

• Software is intangible programs; hardware is tangible physical components.

• Software and hardware are the same thing.

What type of software manages computer hardware?

• Utility software

• Application software

• System software

• Malware

Software that is used to provides facilities for the organization and management of a body of information.

• Control Software

• Measuring software

• Database management system

• Graphic editing software