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WorksheetsComputer Systems Worksheet: Software Types and User Interfaces
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Tick whether the following are examples of System Software or Applications Software: Control software.
Applications software
System software
Tick whether the following are examples of System Software or Applications Software: Compiler.
Applications software
System software
Tick whether the following are examples of System Software or Applications Software: Word processing.
Applications software
System software
Tick whether the following are examples of System Software or Applications Software: Device drivers.
Applications software
System software
Tick whether the following are features of operating systems containing a command line interface (CLI) or a graphical user interface (GUI): Instructions have to be typed.
CLI
GUI
Tick whether the following are features of operating systems containing a command line interface (CLI) or a graphical user interface (GUI): Applications are represented by icons.
CLI
GUI
Tick whether the following are features of operating systems containing a command line interface (CLI) or a graphical user interface (GUI): Options are chosen from a menu.
CLI
GUI
Tick whether the following are features of operating systems containing a command line interface (CLI) or a graphical user interface (GUI): Many instructions have to be memorised.
CLI
GUI
Compare and contrast CLI and GUI. Which statements correctly describe differences between a command line interface (CLI) and a graphical user interface (GUI)?
GUI allows touch interactions like pinching, scrolling, and expanding; CLI does not.
CLI uses icons to speed up finding commands; GUI requires typing full commands.
GUI is more user friendly, while CLI commands have to be memorised.
GUI generally uses more memory for graphics; CLI is a smaller program.
Mistakes in CLI commands can have major consequences, whereas GUI actions typically have less impact.
Compare and contrast CLI and GUI. Which statements about operation and capabilities are correct according to the guidance?
Icons speed up locating commands in a GUI; in a CLI you type commands in full.
There is no editing in CLI.
GUI cannot operate properly if memory is low.
Loss of memory does not affect the kinds of applications that can be run.
GUI has a more varied use on other devices, not just computers.
Virtual reality has an impact on everyday life. Name devices that could be used with a virtual reality system (select all that apply).
Head-mounted display (HMD)
Data gloves
Motion sensors
Inkjet printer
Treadmill
Virtual reality systems tend to be associated with gaming, but they are used in many different areas in everyday life. Which are uses of virtual reality in everyday life?
Virtual museums
Medical training
Flight simulation
Driving simulation
Email messaging
