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Which type of application software is primarily used for creating and editing text-based documents?
Desktop Publishing Software is used only for text and has no capability for images.
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Name a type of application software that allows a user to maintain a pool of data.
Database Management Systems
The term used for software that combines multiple functionalities, such as spreadsheets and databases, is called __________.
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Match the following types of application software with their primary functions:
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Which of the following best describes 'software suites'?
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Personal Management Software is exclusively for organizational purposes.
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What type of software allows users to communicate and access data from remote locations?
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Which of the following is a primary function of output hardware?
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System software includes programs that help manage computer hardware.
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What is the purpose of programming languages?
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The term _____ refers to programs that assist in the execution of application programs.
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Which type of system software is considered the master control program?
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Match the following types of software with their descriptions:
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Interpreters translate the entire source program before execution.
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What is the role of a language processor?
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What type of software allows engineers and architects to design products before they are built?
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Machine language requires translation into another format for the computer to understand.
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What is the primary function of a compiler?
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Custom programs are specifically written for an organization or a single user using any ________ language.
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Match the following types of software with their descriptions:
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of symbolic language?
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Peopleware refers to the hardware used in data processing operations.
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What do 'dataware' or procedural rules govern in a computer system?
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Study Notes
Output Hardware
- Provides a visual interface for users to view information generated by a computer system.
Communication Hardware
- Facilitates connectivity among computers within a network via phone lines and various channels.
Software
- Non-physical components of a computer that consist of instructions for hardware operation, known as programs.
- Acts as an interface between hardware and users for system functionality.
Categories of Software
- System Software: Programs that support computer operations and enable application execution.
Types of System Software
- Operating Systems: Groups of related programs essential for overseeing application execution; considered the master control program.
- Operating Environment: Programs operating atop an OS.
- Utilities: General term for programming aids facilitating computer tasks.
- Programming Languages: Tools used to write programs; categorized based on level and functionality.
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Language Processor: Translates source programs for execution.
- Compilers: Convert high-level language programs into machine instructions.
- Assemblers: Similar to compilers but for translating Assembly Language.
- Interpreters: Execute high-level language instructions one at a time.
Application Software
- CAD Software: Allows engineers and architects to design products before production.
- Multimedia Software: Utilizes text, graphics, animation, video, and sound.
- Custom Programs: Tailored software developed for specific organizations or users.
Levels of Programming Languages
- Machine Language: Directly understood by computers using binary (0s and 1s); no translation needed.
- Symbolic Language: Uses mnemonics for instructions; requires translation into machine language via an assembler.
- High-Level Language: More human-readable language needing translation into machine language through a compiler.
Peopleware
- Refers to personnel engaged in data processing, ranging from formally trained computer specialists to general users.
Dataware (Procedure)
- Encompasses the rules and policies governing the operations of a computer system.
Types of Application Software
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Package Programs: Useful applications for multiple users.
- Word-Processing Software: Facilitates document creation and editing.
- Desktop Publishing Software: Combines text and images for professional-quality formats.
- Spreadsheet/Table Software: Enables creation and analysis of data tables.
- Database Management Systems: Programs for maintaining and managing databases.
- Graphics Software: Assists in creating reports and visual presentations.
- Communication Software: Provides remote access to computers and data.
- Integrated Software: Combines capabilities of spreadsheets, databases, and communication tools.
- Groupware: Software designed for collaboration on networks.
- Software Suites: Bundles of multiple software types (spreadsheets, word processing, etc.) into one package.
- Desktop Accessories: Organizers for small utility programs.
- Personal Management Software: Tools for monitoring large-scale projects and resource management.
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Description
This quiz covers the essential aspects of computer hardware and software. Learn about output and communication hardware, as well as the role of software in guiding hardware operations. Test your understanding of these fundamental components in computer systems.
