Computer Software

Robin wants to make a list of all of the software on a laptop. Which of the following should be left off of the list?

• a program that edits photos

• the camera on the laptop

• an app for sharing photos

• a program that organizes photos

Which of the following is an example of application software?

• an anti-virus program

• the operating system

• the keyboard

• a messaging app

Which of the following is an example of system software?

• photo editing software

• the operating system

• a messaging app

• a web browser

Casey overhears two people talking about an amazing new app. What phrase has been abbreviated when they talk about an "app"?

• applied computer simulation

• application software

• appropriate usage format

• applied technology

Which of the following is most useful for doing research?

• word processing software

• presentation software

• a web browser

• a messaging app

Sam is conducting research for a school project on the American Revolution. Which of the following kinds of software will help with research notes?

• music editing software

• word processing software

• presentation software

• spreadsheets

Corinne is taking a chemistry class in college. A lab assignment asks students to track the melting point of 10 different substances. For each one, they have to test it five different times. Which of the following kinds of software would be most useful for recording that data?

• a spreadsheet

• word processing software

• presentation software

• a messaging app

River works for a company that designs advertisements. She has to meet with a client about the team's ideas for new print ads. Which of the following should River use to show the client their ideas at the meeting?

• a spreadsheet

• word processing software

• presentation software

• a web browser

Reggie is writing a paper on his school laptop for history class. What does Reggie need to create in order to save the document and work on it later?

• a file

• a spreadsheet

• an app

• systems software

A teacher assigns the class a project to create an app. The app will overlay historic photos on a smartphone screen when the phone is pointed at certain locations. Which of the following terms describes this kind of technology?

• virtual reality

• augmented reality

• MP4

• application software