Software

Question 1

Application Software

Answer 1

The programs you use to help you in completing general production
tasks
* Some Examples of Application software types
* Word processor (type) Microsoft Word (example)
* Database (type) MySql (example)
* Graphics manipulation (type) Paint (example)
* Desktop publishing (type) Adobe Acrobat (example)
* Communications (type) Outlook email (example

Question 2

Utility Software

Answer 2

Utility Software
* Software which carries out tasks related to the running of the
computer and its programs and files.
* Compression software - zip, gzip,
* Disk optimisation – defrag
* Anti-virus – Norton Antivirus, Sophos

Question 3

System Software

Answer 3

This software allows the application software to operate on the
computer.
* Operating system
* Examples:
* Windows98
* Unix
* Linux
* Windows10

Question 4

Characteristics of Software refers to…

Answer 4

What are the general things the software is used to do and generally refers to
the type of software rather than specific examples of the software type
* Eg Characteristics of wordprocessing software

Question 5

Capabilities of Software refers to…

Answer 5

Capabilities
* What are the specific values or range of things that an example of a
particular software type can achieve
* Eg Capabilites of MS Word (an example of wordprocessing software)

Question 6

Limitations of Software refers to…

Answer 6

Limitations
* Can refer to software type or particular example – can be from comparing
between types and examples
* Eg MS Word can insert tables, but limited in size compared to Excel spreadsheet

Question 7

A web browser is:

Answer 7

A software program that interprets and diplays web pages

Question 8

What is the function of a router?

Answer 8

To forward data between two or more networks

Question 9

What is the function of an output device?

Answer 9

It outputs data from the computer into a form that can be used by the user

Question 10

Show a motherboard map with at least 10 components

Answer 10

Must Include: RAM, HTML port, ROM, Power supply, USB ports, Ethernet ports, CMOS battery, CMOS containing BIOS, CD reader, GPU and CPU and hard drive

Can also include SATA port, HDMI port, Fan, Heaphone, speaker, keyboard and mouse inputd’s