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WorksheetsComputer Software and User Interface
Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 36mins
The 2 types of Software are:
Operating System
System
Business
Application
Program that protects a computer against viruses by identifying and removing any computer virus
Antivirus
Diagnostic Utility
File Manager
Screen Saver
A set of instructions and data that makes hardware functions to complete the desired task.
Output
Input
Softwares
Hardwares
Types of System Software:
Language Processors
Utilities
General Purpose Software
Operating System
Customized Software
Example of utility software is
Compiler
Windows
Antivirus
Android
Software that helps run the computer's hardware devices and coordinates instructions between application is called ________ .
a web server
application software
system software
beta software
Software is written for a specific task
Custom Written
Specialized
Integrated
General Purpose
Software that is not written for a specific task
Custom Written
Specialized
Integrated
General Purpose
A set of related specialized programs combined
Custom Written
Specialized
Integrated
General Purpose
Software written to meet the specific needs of a company is known as
Custom Written
Specialized
Integrated
General Purpose
A set of programs that governs the operations of a computer:
Utility Program
Application Program
Operating System
Drivers
A computer's Operating System
Manages the software on your computer.
Manages the hardware on your computer
Coordinates all of the actions of your computer
All of the above
Which are examples of apps?
Word processing software
Angry Birds
Google Chrome
All of the above
Why is it important to regularly update your antivirus software?
To fuel the software company's economic growth
Because new malware is constantly being developed by the bad guys
It will help to protect your printer, scanner, and other peripherals
I have no clue
What is Malware?
Bad computer equipment
Pop up adverts on your computer
Software designed to do harm to a computer
Fake web sites
What most defines a computer virus?
It crashes computers
It can copy itself and spread to other computers
It can spy on what you do
It cannot be fixed
What is Ransomware?
Software that sends scam emails
Software that copies itself
Software that you think is good software but isn't
Software that hides your data and demands payment to release it
The computer can not run without ___________ software.
System
Electronic
Mac OS
Application
What do you call the programs that help a computer run?
(a)
What software would you need to search for something on the computer?
Google Meet
Zoom
Internet Browser
Google Drive
Which is not a type of System software?
Device drivers
Utility programs
Applications
Operating systems
Which one of these best describes utility software?
Software used to carry out
tasks e.g. web browser.
Software to help keep your
computer healthy e.g. anti-virus.
Software that allows you to use your computer and install other software.
What is the primary function of system software?
To cook breakfast
To play music
To write poetry
To provide a platform for running application software and manage computer hardware resources.
How does application software differ from system software in terms of user interaction?
System software directly interacts with users to fulfill specific tasks, while application software operates in the background to manage hardware.
System software is designed for end-users, while application software is designed for system administrators.
Application software and system software have no difference in terms of user interaction.
Application software directly interacts with users to fulfill specific tasks, while system software operates in the background to manage hardware and provide a platform for running applications.
Explain the role of system software in managing resources.
System software acts as an intermediary between hardware and software applications to manage resources effectively.
System software is designed to slow down resource management.
System software has no role in managing resources.
System software is only responsible for managing hardware resources.
Describe the relationship between application software and system software.
Application software is responsible for providing a platform for system software to run on.
System software is designed to perform a specific task for the end-user.
Application software is used to manage the hardware resources of a computer system.
System software provides a platform for application software to run on.
What happens if system software is not present on a computer?
The computer will not function properly.
The computer will automatically install the software
The computer will run faster
The computer will have more storage space
In what ways do application software and system software work together to provide a functional computer system?
Application software provides the necessary environment for system software to function
Application software depends on system software for essential functions and system software provides the necessary environment for application software to operate effectively.
System software relies on application software for basic functions
Application software operates independently of system software
How does system software differ from application software in terms of functionality?
System software is responsible for managing hardware resources, while application software performs specific tasks for end-users.
System software is designed for system administrators, while application software is designed for end-users.
System software and application software have the same functionality.
System software directly interacts with users, while application software operates in the background.
What is the purpose of the user interface?
To play games online
To track user activity for marketing purposes
To display advertisements on the screen
To allow the user to interact with the software and operate the computer
Which type of user interface allows the user to interact with the computer by typing in commands?
Graphical User Interface (GUI)
Menu driven Interface
Web-based Interface
Command Line Interface
What is the advantage of a Command Line Interface?
Can be slow to use
Irritating if there are too many levels of menus
Easy to use
Takes large amount of hard disk space
Which type of user interface offers the user a list of options from which they can choose?
Graphical User Interface (GUI)
Command Line Interface
Web-based Interface
Menu driven Interface
What does the acronym WIMP stand for in the context of user interfaces?
Windows, Icons, Menus, Pointers
Web-based Interface Management Protocol
Worldwide Information Mapping Program
Wireless Internet Messaging Platform
What is the advantage of a Graphical User Interface?
Easy to use
Irritating to experienced users as simple tasks require a number of operations
Takes large amount of hard disk space
Need more memory than command line
Which component of a Graphical User Interface is used to represent a software application or hardware device?
Windows
Icon
Pointer
Menu
What is the purpose of a Menu in a Graphical User Interface?
To offer a list of options for the user to choose from
To track user activity for marketing purposes
To allow the user to interact with the software and operate the computer
To display advertisements on the screen
what is part of the 4 main stuff in GUI
Mouse
Pointer
Prompt
-GUI operator & command deceipher
Chose 1 advantage and 1 disadvantage of Menu driven interface
Can be non-visual
Easy to exchange information between software using ( cut , copy, drag and drop )
Can take the full screen
Need more memory than command line
Which component of a Graphical User Interface is used to represent a file or folder?
Windows
Icon
Pointer
Menu
Which Software Interface uses graphical displays and menu?
Command Driven User Interface
Menu Driven User Interface
Graphical User Interface
Software User Interface is best described as:
software that interacts with users.
programs that allows you to use them with ease.
parts of a program that lets you interact with it.
parts of a program that tells hardware what to do.
Software that makes it easy for users to use them are termed as _____.
User safe
User friendly
User easy
User control
From the picture, identify the Software User Interface.
Command Driven User Interface
Menu Driven User Interface
Graphical User Interface
From the picture, identify the Software User Interface.
Command Driven User Interface
Menu Driven User Interface
Graphical User Interface
From the picture, identify the Software User Interface.
Command Driven User Interface
Menu Driven User Interface
Graphical User Interface
Only an OS incorporates User Interface.
True
False
What does HCI means?
Human Control Interaction
Human Computer Interface
Human Counter Interchange
Human Call In
This is the least user-friendly User Interface.
Command Driven User Interface
Menu Driven User Interface
Graphical User Interface
This is the most user-friendly User Interface.
Command Driven User Interface
Menu Driven User Interface
Graphical User Interface
Where is an operating system installed?
Hard Disk
CPU
RAM
ROM
Which of the following are the parts of operating system?
Kernel
Device Driver
GUI
System Utilities
User Interface
-------------- is the core that controls all other programs>
Device Driver
System Utilities
Kernel
User Interface
Which is the first software that runs on a computer when it is switched on?
I/O Controllers
BIOS
POST
MBR
------------------ ACCEPTS COMMANDS.
(a)
Select the functions of OS
process Management
file Management
security Management
disk Management
What is a command line interface best-suited for?
Beginners
Advanced users
Automating processes with scripts
Performing technical tasks
Which type of user interface is commonly found on cashpoints and chip-and-pin devices?
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Command line interface
Menu-driven interface
Natural language interface
What is the main advantage of a natural language interface?
High reliability
Efficiency and resource-saving
Ability to automate processes
Ability to interact using spoken language
Which software is responsible for translating operating system instructions into hardware commands?
Operating system
Application software
Utility software
Device drivers
Which type of user interface allows users to interact with a computer using spoken language?
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Command line interface
Menu-driven interface
Natural language interface
