IT (2) - Software

Match the following terms (It is jumbled) : 1.creates the illusion that there are files and folders being stored in the computer memory. It is a computer program that provides a user interface to manage files and folders...........................(a)Input Management 2.process that will efficiently manage all forms of incoming information..................................(b)Output Management 3.deals with the signals or data sent from a computer system......................(c)Process Management 4.controls and deals with the instructions given to the CPU to carry out a given function. Provides the guidelines and necessary resources for the computer to know what to do...........................(d)File Management

1. creates the illusion that there are files and folders being stored in the computer memory. It is a computer program that provides a user interface to manage files and folders ---- (d)File Management 2.process that will efficiently manage all forms of incoming information. -----(a) Input Management 3.deals with the signals or data sent from a computer system. ---- (b) Output Management 4.controls and deals with the instructions given to the CPU to carry out a given function. Provides the guidelines and necessary resources for the computer to know what to do.....................(c) Process Management

Describe Memory management

Anything along the lines : *Memory management is a form of resource management applied to computer memory*. It is the process of controlling and coordinating computer memory, assigning portions known as blocks to various running programs to optimize the overall performance of the system.

_____is a computer software package that performs a specific function for a user, or in some cases, for another application.

Application Software

State the 2 major categories of Software

Application Software & System Software

There are two types of booting : cold boot and warm boot. Differentiate between the two.

Cold boot - turning on a computer that has been powered off is called cold booting. Warm Boot ~ when the system is already running and needs to be Restarted or rebooted, it is called warm booting.

Differentiate between custom written and customized software.

Custom-written software offers unique solutions and is more out of the box. It is made for specific users and not in stores for resale as they are not for general purpose. "Think of tailored suits" - they are clothing made to fit a specific person/s, are not able to be bought at a random store, and they're usually more expensive right? In a similar way, custom-written software is too. Custom-written software may also be called bespoke or tailor-made software. While customized software is off-the-shelf software that has been slightly modified or altered, they don't need a great deal of configurations like custom-written software. Custom-written software is also much more expensive and may take a long while to write.

Give examples of Utility Systems (atleast 3)

Disk defragmenters, System Profilers, Network Managers, Application Launchers, Antivirus software, Backup software, Disk repair, Disk Cleaners, Registry Cleaners, Disk Space analyzer, file manager, File Compression, Data Security

True or False : Utility software's main purpose is aimed to benefit the users.

False - Utility software is software designed to help to analyze, configure, optimize or maintain a computer. It is used to support the computer infrastructure. The statement described in this question refers to that of Application software.

____are computer controls built into physical equipment by the manufacturer while ____ deals with controlling a computer's internal functioning, chiefly through an operating system.

Hardware Controls___&___Software Controls___

_____ ______ is the term for a program that includes all the three main types of applications that usually come installed in computers.

Integrated Package

Give examples of Operating Systems (atleast 2)

Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux.

You have two types of System Software, what are they?

Operating System and Utility System

What is Software?

Software is a set of instructions, data or programs used to operate computers and execute specific tasks.

These software programs are designed to run a computer's application programs and hardware. coordinates the activities and functions of the hardware and software. In addition, it controls the operations of the computer hardware and provides an environment or platform for all the other types of software to work in.

System Software

Software is categorized as general purpose or special purpose. Off-the-shelf software falls under general purpose, why?

They are ready to be used without the need of customization apart from setting it up and logging in. Off-the-shelf software may also be termed commercial software/general software because they are ready-made (made to a general specific standard) and produced for the mass market.

True or False : An operating system (OS) is system software that manages computer hardware, software resources, and provides common services for computer programs.

True

Which of the following best describes booting? a) to start a computer and putting it into a state of readiness for use and operation. b) to kick someone out of a server. c) the process in which a computer is shut down and recycled, i.e. putting the boot to a computer system. d) Illegal recording a play or show and putting it for public view.

a)to start a computer and putting it into a state of readiness for use and operation.

Give atleast 3 examples of the previously mentioned software.

office suites, graphics software, databases and database management programs, web browsers, word processors, software development tools, image editors and communication platforms.