Components of the Computer Flashcards
What is input?
Input is the form of data entered into the computer and the data is then processed by the CPU into output in the form of information
What is a software?
Software is a set of instructions or programs that tell a computer how to perform specific tasks.
What are the types of software?
The types of software are system software and application software
What is System software?
a type of computer program that is designed to run a computer’s hardware and application programs
What are the types of system software?
Operating and Utility Software
What is an Operating software?
an operating software is a program on which application programs are executed
What is a Utility software?
A utility software is a program specifically designed to help manage, maintain and organize application software
What are some examples of utility softwares?
Antivirus
Recycle bin
Compression tool
What is an Application software?
Application softwares are programs that allow the user to perform specific tasks
What are some examples of application softwares?
Word processing software
Spreadsheet software
Presentation software
What comes under application software?
General Purpose
Custom-written
Specialized
Integrated
What is Custom written software?
Custom written is created for an organization, company or person to meet their specific requirements.
What is General purpose software?
General purpose application programs are not specified to any organization or business and can be used by anyone
What is Integrated software?
Integrated software is a program that includes all the major types of application is a single software package.
What is Specialized software?
Specialized software is designed for the performance of one specific task rather than a range of functions
