Computer Science Systems Software (CH.4)

The physical components of a computer are the _____; the digital programs running on the hardware are the _____.

• software; hardware

• access codes; systemware

• flashware; software

• hardware; software

What is an operating system?

• A hardware layer to create an environment for programmers

• A suite of programs that can help the user do word processing, create presentations, and make spreadsheets

• A hardware layer to provide an environment for users

• A software layer to create an environment for programmers

Which of the following is an example of computer software?

• Motherboard

• Mousepad

• Notepad

• Keyboard

Computer software is _____.

• soft code

• programming code executed on a computer processor

• access code executed on a software program

• hard code

BIOS is an example of _____.

• machine-level software

• hardware-level applications

• early programming code

• operating-level software

What is another name for application software?

• Program

• Systems software

• Utility

• Browser

Mobile apps can be obtained from all of the following except:

• Amazon

• Google Play

• the network cloud

• CDs

Application software enables the user to perform all of the following tasks, except:

• Edit documents

• Email

• Listen to music

• System backup

Examples of hardware do NOT include:

• Browser

• Keyboard

• Hard drive

• Mouse

Which of the following are NOT examples of application software?

• Windows Explorer

• MS Word

• ITunes

• World of Warcraft