Reinforcement on Chp 1 COncepts

What is a set of instructions given to a computer called?

• Data
• Hardware
• Program
• Device

What is the function of an operating system?

• To create presentations
• To make the computer ready to work, and keep it running.
• To write documents
• To browse the internet

What happens when you switch on a computer?

• The OS executes the saved programs (instructions) to boot the computer.
• The computer starts without any programs (instructions)
• The user must manually enter commands to tell the computer how to start

What type of software is responsible for running the computer?

• Application software
• System software

Which of the following are examples of system software?

• Adobe Photoshop
• Windows 11
• MS-Access
• Paint Shop Pro
• Antivirus

Utilites are software which are necessary for the computer, but not included in the OS. They are a type of:

• Application software
• Hardware
• System software

Name any 2 operating systems

What is application software used for?

• Running the computer
• Performing specific tasks for users
• Controlling the operating system

Name the 2 types of application software

Zip/Unzip files is a type of:

• Operating System
• Utility
• Generalized package
• Customized Package