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What is the first step in the boot process of a computer?
What is the first step in the boot process of a computer?
- Start boot program
- Power-on self test
- Identify peripheral devices
- Power up (correct)
Which of the following is an example of application software?
Which of the following is an example of application software?
- Spreadsheets
- Database management software (correct)
- Power-on self test
- Operating system
What type of software assists in composing, editing, designing, printing, and electronically publishing documents?
What type of software assists in composing, editing, designing, printing, and electronically publishing documents?
- Document production software (correct)
- Operating system
- Entertainment software
- Graphics software
What does spreadsheet software help users to process?
What does spreadsheet software help users to process?
Which category of software includes examples like Microsoft Word and Open Office?
Which category of software includes examples like Microsoft Word and Open Office?
What is the main purpose of database management software?
What is the main purpose of database management software?
Which type of software helps a peripheral device establish communication with a computer?
Which type of software helps a peripheral device establish communication with a computer?
What is the role of an operating system in managing storage resources?
What is the role of an operating system in managing storage resources?
What is the difference between a single-user and multiple-user software license?
What is the difference between a single-user and multiple-user software license?
What is the purpose of a software suite?
What is the purpose of a software suite?
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Study Notes
Boot Process and Software Types
- The first step in the boot process of a computer is not specified, but it usually starts with the Power-On Self-Test (POST).
Software Types
- Application software is exemplified by Microsoft Office or Adobe Photoshop.
- Document processing software, such as Microsoft Word or OpenOffice, assists in composing, editing, designing, printing, and electronically publishing documents.
- Spreadsheet software, like Microsoft Excel, helps users to process and analyze data in tables, charts, and graphs.
- Productivity software, including Microsoft Office and Open Office, is a category of software that includes word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
Database Management and Operating System
- Database management software manages and controls access to a database, ensuring data integrity and security.
- An operating system plays a crucial role in managing storage resources, allocating and deallocating space as needed.
Licensing and Software Suites
- A single-user software license allows only one user to access the software, whereas a multiple-user license permits multiple users to access the software simultaneously.
- A software suite, like Microsoft Office or LibreOffice, is a collection of individual software applications bundled together to provide a range of functionality.
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