Software Test 3rd Form /26

KIMIRA GARDNER

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

MR. ROBINSON

1. Define Software?

ANSWER: A set of instructions, that a computer system uses to carry out specific and different
tasks. (2mrks)

2. State the two main types of computer software

ANSWER:

Programming Software

Application Software (2mrks)

3. State the difference between operating system and application Software.

ANSWER: The difference between an operating system and application software is that an
operating system is a system software that works as the pivot between the user and the hardware
with while application software is a program designed to carry out a specific task or set of tasks.

(2mrks)

4. Define the following

a. Booting- Process of starting a computer

b. User Interface- this allows the user to interact with the computer

c. WIMP- Windows icons menus, pointers

d. GUI- Graphical user interface- these are icons, pictures and other media that allows

you to interact with the computer by clicking on pictures or icons to initiate a

command. (6mrks)
5. State the functions of the operating system (6 marks)

ANSWER:

a. Booting- The process of starting a computer system

b. Memory Management- If an operating system is absent programs may mix with each other;
different programs and data release memory at the same time. Therefore the system might not
function properly.

c. Data Security- The operating system protects the data that is stored on the computer from
illegal use.

d. Print Controlling- Operating system controls printing function

e. Device Controlling- The operating system controls any device connected or attached o
computer.

6. What is an integrated Software? (2mrks)

ANSWER: Can be described as programs that are designed to work similar programs (Microsoft
Word).

7. State the application software that is used for the following: Use general purpose

software to help with these answers.

ANSWER:

i. Writing a letter to a friend- Microsoft Word

ii. Lots of calculation- Spreadsheet

iii. Creating an invitation- Microsoft Word

iv. Making a presentation- Power Point (4mrks)

8. Name two types of user interfaces.

ANSWER:

a. Graphical User Interface

b. Command Line Interface

9. I did say to you that we have three user interfaces. We do not use one of the user

interfaces anymore that is the command-line user interface. The more popular user

interface today is the graphical user interface. The next is the menu driven user interface.

10. State the difference between Custom built software and general purpose software. (2mrks)

ANSWER: General Purpose Software is a package software that anyone can buy while custom
build software is uniquely designed for business needs.

BONUS QUESTION

1. Name three (3) popular operating systems, include one that is an open source operating
system.

ANSWER:

a. Desktop System

b. Simple Batch System

c. Handheld System

2. State the difference between Multitasking and Multiprocessing.

ANSWER: Multitasking is running more than one program at a time while multiprogramming
runs more than one CPU at a time.