Chapter 5

Systems software consists of programs that help users solve particular computing problems. TRUE OR FALSE

False

Windows 10 is an example of application software. True Or False

False

An operating system is a set of programs that controls the computer hardware and acts as an interface with applications. T or F

True

Software as a Service (SaaS) allows businesses to subscribe to Web-delivered business application software by paying a monthly service charge or a per use fee. T or F

True

There are Web-based productivity software suites that require no installation on the computer.

True

Utility programs help to perform maintenance, correct problems, merge and sort sets of data, keep track of computer jobs, and compress data files. T or F

True

A command-based user interface employs icons and menus that people use to send commands to the computer system. T or F

False

_____ is an open-source operating system whose source code is freely available to everyone

Linux

____ is an example of a popular general purpose software suite for personal computer users.

Microsoft Office