Lesson - 4 Introduction to Software

 

3. Write suitable technical term for the following statements.

a. A set or collection of computer programs. (Software)

b. Software that is basic requirements of computer. (Operating System)

c. Software that performs general application. (System software)

d. Software used for locating and retrieving files or resources on the World Wide Web. (Browser Software)

e. The software that converts the program code of any programming language to machine language. (Language translators)

4. Write short answer of the following questions.

a. Write suitable definition of Software.

    Ans: Software refers to a set of programs which is capable of performing some specific tasks on a computer system. Eg: Ms-Word etc.

b. What is the major classification of computer software?

    Ans: Computer software broadly classified into two main categories: System Software (Operating System Software, Language translators, Utility Program), and Application Software(Word processor software, Spreadsheet software, Database software, Multimedia software, Graphics software, Browser software).

c. Write any two examples of operating system used on desktop computers.

    Ans: Following are the examples of operating system used on desktop computer. Linux and Windows operating system.

d. What is utility program? Write one example?

    Ans: Utility programs are designed specifically for managing the computer device and its resources. Eg. Virus Scanner.

e. What is application software?

    Ans: Application software are designed to perform specific task on a computer system according to user's need.

f. Write the main function of language processor software.

    Ans: The main function of language processor software is to convert program code or source code into machine language.

5. Write short answer of the following questions.

a. Which software works at background process? (System Software)

b. Write one example of educational software. (My Amazing body part)

c. What is the popular operating system used in Mobile phone? (Android)

d. Is MS-Excel word processing software? (No)

e. Which browser software is known as open source browser? (Mozilla Firefox)