S1CPF3 TB Summary Software

What is a computer software?

• Components on the motherboard.

• Input and output devices.

• Graphical User Interface to interact with users.

• Programs that instruct the computer what to do.

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What are the two categories of software?

• Application software and operating systems (OS)

• Input and output devices

• MS Word and MS PowerPoint

• Programming and Drawing software

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What does the Operating System in a computer do?

• Communicates with the computer hardware.

• Controls the file management system.

• Supports the running of application software.

• Provides the user interface.

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What are the features of Graphical User Interface (GUI)?

• icons

• pointers

• windows

• all of the above

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______ software allows us to perform calculations and create charts.

• Drawing

• Spreadsheet

• Programming

• Word Processor

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______ software allows us to create animations and games.

• Drawing

• Spreadsheet

• Programming

• Word Processor

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______ software allows us to create brochures and letters.

• Drawing

• Spreadsheet

• Programming

• Word Processor

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Name one feature of Graphical User Interface.

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An operating system provides an interface for users to ______ with the computer.

An operating system controls the computer's ______ such as CPU, memory and file storage.