Hardware & Software

Windows XP, Windows 7, and Mac are examples of:

• Operating systems
• Application software
• Processing devices
• Input devices

Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Internet Explorer are examples of:

• Application software
• System software
• Hardware
• Input devices

What does software do for a computer?

• Provides instructions for the hardware
• Inputs information into the computer
• Processes the information that has been entered into the computer
• Stores the information that has been entered into the computer

You recently visited the library and searched for a book using the online card catalog. This system is an example of what type of application software?

• Database
• Word processing
• Spreadsheet
• Operating system

Your teacher needs to calculate grades for your class. What type of application software would he/she MOST LIKELY use?

• Spreadsheet
• Word processing
• Database
• Internet

Emily wants to type her class notes. Which application software would be BEST for her to use?

• Word processing
• Spreadsheet
• Database
• Operating system

What type of software works with the computer system to perform specific tasks, such as word processing and spreadsheets?

• Application
• Operating system
• Graphics
• Utility

John recently purchased a computer. After he set it up, plugged it in, and turned it on, nothing happened. What type of software is his computer most likely missing?

• System
• Application
• Browser
• Desktop

Input devices:

• Allow the user to enter information into the computer
• Displays information that has been processed by the computer
• Process information that has been entered into the computer
• Allow the user to save information to be used later

Which BEST explains why a CPU is often compared to the human brain?

• A CPU send instructions throughout the computer system
• A CPU creates the work done in the computer.
• A CPU connects to the computer components.
• A CPU maintains the computer with both hardware and software.