IGCSE Revision software and hardware

Application software is software that is...

• installed on the computer to perform a specific task.

• not installed on a computer to perform a specific task,

• installed on a computer to help it run smoothly or make repairs.

• used to control the workings of a computer.

A part of a computer software that is designed to operate/run computer.

• Application Software

• System Software

• Bios & Firmware

• Utility System Utility System

Which of these is an example of utility software? Choose two.

• Microsoft Word

• Microsoft Windows

• WinZip

• Norton Anti-Virus

Application software is used to control the workings of a computer.

• True

• False

Shareware is software that

• May be used without payment, and have limited functionality, subject to copyright lawa

• Is software that comes with permission for anyone to use, and/or distribute

• Is provided free on a free trial basis, and has a built in expiration date

• Have the freedom to run, copy, change or adapt depending on set rules.

Freeware is...

• software that users are allowed to try out for a free trial period

• software that the user has freedom to run, copy, change or adapt

• software that can be downloaded free of charge and are subject to copyright law

• Software that is paid for and the source code is available

Free software is software that...

• The user has freedom to run, copy, change and adapt but rules need to be followed

• has no fees and is free to download, but restricted to copyright legislation

• Free for a trial period, and after free period a subscription fee is due.

• no source code can be seen, but you get it free

An operating systems is software that... (2 answer)

• performs tasks for the user to complete

• manages a computer's hardware and provides a user interface

• runs games and apps

• allows the user to interact with the computer via a GUI rather than binary

Name 2 functions of an operating system

• playing games

• managing peripherals

• managing main memory

• installing anti-virus

GUI, Menu-drive, CLI & Voice activated are all examples of...

• software

• user interface

• downloads

• perhiperals