How Software Works

What does software do in a computer?

• It stores the physical components of a computer

• It provides instructions to hardware on how to execute tasks

• It replaces the need for hardware

• It only helps with gaming applications

What is an example of software mentioned in the transcript?

• Microsoft Word

• A computer mouse

• A USB drive

• A monitor

What is code in the context of software?

• A type of hardware that stores data

• The logic that translates inputs into executable tasks

• The physical memory of a computer

• A gaming application

What are programming languages used for?

• To design hardware components

• To convert numbers into text

• To write software that instructs computers

• To organize files on a computer

Why are high-level programming languages important?

• They allow developers to write software in a way that is easier to understand than machine code

• They replace the need for software altogether

• They prevent computers from processing data

• They eliminate the need for debugging

What is a software library?

• A collection of books about coding

• A bundle of useful code that developers can reuse

• A storage device for saving software

• A place where computer programmers meet

How does software interact with hardware?

• It replaces hardware completely

• It allocates processing power, memory, and storage

• It eliminates the need for a keyboard or mouse

• It prevents hardware from functioning properly

What major change did the internet bring to software?

• It made computers stop working offline

• It allowed software instructions to be sent to computers worldwide

• It eliminated the need for software development

• It only improved gaming software

What is Software as a Service (SaaS)?

• A physical device that stores software

• A service where software is rented via the internet

• A type of high-level programming language

• A type of hardware component

Which of the following is an example of a SaaS product?

• A USB drive

• A Wi-Fi router

• Zoom

• A computer processor