CDCT2203 Topic 5

What are the two major categories of computer software?

• System software and Application software
• Hardware and Software
• Input devices and Output devices
• Operating system and Utility programs

Which of the following is NOT a category of system software?

• Operating system
• Utility program
• Device driver
• Spreadsheet software

What is the primary function of an operating system?

• To create documents
• To manage hardware and software components
• To browse the internet
• To design graphics

Which feature of an operating system allows multiple programs to run simultaneously?

• Multitasking
• Multi-user
• Multi-processing
• Batch processing

What type of operating system is designed for mobile devices like smartphones and tablets?

• Personal OS
• Server OS
• Mobile OS
• Embedded OS

Which of the following is an example of application software?

• Windows 10
• Linux
• Microsoft Word
• Device driver

What is the main objective of application software?

• To manage hardware
• To increase user productivity
• To control the boot process
• To translate programming languages

Which type of software is distributed for free but requires payment for extended use?

• Freeware
• Shareware
• Open source software
• Commercial software

What is the primary function of word processing software?

• To perform calculations
• To create and edit text documents
• To manage databases
• To create presentations

Which software is used for undertaking analysis calculation and mathematical modeling?

• Database software
• Word processing software
• Spreadsheet software
• Graphics software