Computer Basics (Software)

Many programs functioning together to do a task make a software, often abbreviated SW of S/W.

• True

• False

How many types of software are there?

• 1: system software

• 2: system software and application software

• 3: system software, application software and malware.

• 4: system software, application software, utility software and malware.

In binary language, the presence of electric signal is represented with 1.

• Yes

• No

• I don't know.

In binary code, the absence of electric signal is represented with 1.

• Yes

• No

• I don't know.

System software responsible for functioning of all hardware parts and their interoperability to carry out tasks successfully is called _____ _____.

(a)  

System software that converts source code to object code is called _____ _____.

(a)  

System software that controls and monitors functioning of a specific device on computer is called _____ _____

(a)  

A software that performs many tasks and everything else is called application software.

• True

• False

Some examples of word processing software are Word, Google docs and Notepad.

• True

• False

The difference between a malware and a software bug is the intentional and unintentional harm causes to the computer.

• True

• False