Software

Question 1

Software is another name for?

Answer 1

Programs

Question 2

Programs (software) are?

Answer 2

instructions that tell the computer how to process data into the form you want.

Question 3

What are the two major kinds of software?

Answer 3

1. System Software (kind computer uses)
2. Application Software (kind you use)

Question 4

What does the system software do?

Answer 4

-enables the application software to interact with the computer hardware
-is “background” that helps the computer manage its own internal resources.

Question 5

System software is not a _______. Rather it is a ___________?

Answer 5

1. single program
2. collection of programs

Question 6

What does system software include?

Answer 6

1. Operating Systems
2. Utilties

Question 7

What are operating systems?

Answer 7

Programs that
-coordinate computer resources
-provide interface b/w users and computer
-run applications
ex) IOS, Android, Windows, etc..

Question 8

Smartphones, tablets and many other mobile devices use__________?

Answer 8

Embedded operating systems or Real-time operating systems (RTOS)

Question 9

Desktop computers use ___________?

Answer 9

Stand-alone operating systems
ex) Windows 10 or macOS

Question 10

Networks use __________?

Answer 10

Network operating systems (NOS)

Question 11

What are utilites?

Answer 11

perform specific tasks related to managing computer resources

Question 12

What is one of the most essential utility programs that every computer system should have?

Answer 12

Antivirus program

Question 13

What are Viruses?

Answer 13

-malicious programs that are often deposited onto your computer from the internet.
-can damage software and hardware
-compromise security and privacy of personal data

Question 14

What are the 3 types of application software?

Answer 14

1. General Purpose Applications
2. Specialized Applications
3. Mobile Apps

Question 15

What are General-Purpose applications?

Answer 15

-widely used in nearly all career areas
- you have to know to be considered efficient and effective end user
-ex) word processors, spreadsheets, database management systems, presentation software

Question 16

What are specialized applications?

Answer 16

-Include thousands of other programs that are more focused on specific disciplines and occupations
- ex) graphics and web authoring programs

Question 17

What are mobile apps?

Answer 17

-small programs primarily designed for devices such as smartphones and tablets
- over 5 million apps
- for networking, games, music, and videos