U4: Application Software Guided Notes Assignment

What does a program or software consist of?

• A series of related instructions that tells the computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them

• A single instruction that tells the computer what tasks to perform

• A series of unrelated instructions that tells the computer what tasks to perform

• A single instruction that tells the computer how to perform tasks

What is the primary purpose of Application Software (Apps)?

• To make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks

• To manage the computer's hardware resources

• To provide security to the computer system

• To connect the computer to the internet

How is application software installed?

• By launching the executable file (.exe)

• By downloading a zip file

• By copying files to the desktop

• By running a batch script

Which of the following statements is true about application software?

• It works with your operating system

• It replaces your operating system

• It does not require an operating system

• It is the same as the operating system

What must a computer be running to use applications?

• A) A web browser

• B) An operating system

• C) A word processor

• D) A graphics card

What do users work with in application software?

• A) Hardware components

• B) Network protocols

• C) Programs and apps

• D) System files

Who creates software for specific computers or devices like Xbox or PlayStation?

• Users

• Developers

• Designers

• Testers

What is a native app?

• An app that works on all platforms

• An app written for a specific platform and installed on a computer or mobile device

• An app that is only available online

• An app that is used for gaming only

Where can you install native mobile or desktop apps from?

• A website

• A marketplace

• An app store

• A social media platform

What is another term for an app store?

• A marketplace

• A library

• A repository

• A database