CAPE IT U1 - Software

CAPE IT U1 - Software

Objective 4: Describe the purpose and functions of software components

Objective 8: Explain the roles of users

ACTIVITY 1

• This activity will enable you to consolidate your knowledge about software that you may use.

• Indicate by selecting the appropriate option.

• Decide if the tasks will be performed by an applications software or systems software.

Multiple Choice

Perform diagnostic test when the computer is switched on

• Systems software

• Application software

Multiple Choice

Edit a document

• Systems software

• Application software

Multiple Choice

Allow data to be entered and stored in a structured way

• Systems software

• Application software

Multiple Choice

Schedule jobs to be executed

• Systems software

• Application software

Multiple Choice

Deal with any error that may arise when printing a document

• Systems software

• Application software

Multiple Choice

Load a spreadsheet software into memory

• Systems software

• Application software

Multiple Choice

Calculate the net pay of employees

• Systems software

• Application software

Multiple Choice

Teach you how to use a keyboard

• Systems software

• Application software

Multiple Choice

Give directions to get to a popular restaurant

• Systems software

• Application software

Multiple Choice

Allow you to interact with the computer

• Systems software

• Application software

Classification of Software

TYPES OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Features associated with the components of Information Technology Systems

Open Ended

Make a list of computerized systems that your school office may use in its operations.

For each system identified, you should specify the type of information processing system. You may use your notes assist you.

Open Ended

What are other types that you could find in any organisation?

Open Ended

Who operates the computer hardware such as switching on and off the computer?

Open Ended

Who creates and uses the software?

Open Ended

Who enters the data and uses the information that the system generates?

Open Ended

Who follows instructions or certain procedures when using the hardware and software, for example, installing a new device or application software?