system software

What is a good definition of software?

• parts of a computer that are soft

• Parts of a computer that you can't see

• A set of rules that tell a computer what to do

• games

Which of these is an example of an operating system?

• Windows

• Word

• Excel

• PS3

Physical parts of a computer...such as the keyboard and monitor.

• software
• hardware

Which of these is a main function of an Operating System (OS)?

• Provides a platform to run apps.

• Provides a permanent storage of data.

• Provides temporary memory.

what is the second step in setting up an operating system

• purchase an operating system

• run the operating system

• install the operating system

Programs that start up the computer and control its operations are system software.

• True
• False

An application program is the same as an operating system.

• True
• False

Which one is not an operating system?

• iOX

• Windows

• Android

• Poloroid

What can an operating system do?

• Allow the hardware and software to communicate?

• Make a computer run faster

• Make tea

• carry out hospital operations

Why is it important to keep the operating system up to date?

• To impress your friends

• To avoid buying a new one

• To protect your computer form malware

• Because it's the law