PROG REVIEW 2

What is the generic term for organized collections of computer data and instructions?

• a) Hardware
• b) Software
• c) Firmware
• d) Middleware

Which category of software provides the basic non-task-specific functions of the computer?

• a) Application software
• b) Utility software
• c) System software
• d) Middleware

What is the primary purpose of application software?

• a) To provide basic functions of the computer
• b) To execute system commands
• c) To accomplish specific tasks for users
• d) To manage hardware components

How is computer software often categorized based on its functions?

• a) Assemblers and compilers
• b) System and application software
• c) Open-source and proprietary software
• d) Front-end and back-end software

In the context of computer software, what term is used for the instructions that users provide to accomplish specific tasks?

• a) Algorithms
• b) Commands
• c) Routines
• d) Procedures

What is the primary target audience for application software?

• a) Developers
• b) Computer manufacturers
• c) End users
• d) System administrators

Which of the following is an example of application software?

• a) Device drivers
• b) Operating systems
• c) Database programs
• d) Compiler software

How is application software designed to serve end users?

• a) By providing basic computer functions
• b) By managing hardware components
• c) By executing system commands
• d) By offering specific functionalities for task

What are examples of application software mentioned in the passage?

• a) Operating systems and compilers
• b) Word processors and spreadsheets
• c) Device drivers and utility programs
• d) System administrators and network protoco

Can application software be published and used independently?

• a) Yes, always
• b) No, it always requires system software
• c) Yes, but only in certain cases
• d) No, it can only be used with specific hardware