Discover the Elements of Computer Software

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Which type of program is used for creating text-based documents?

Word Processing Programs (correct)
Graphic Programs
Presentation Programs
Spreadsheet Programs

Which operating system has a graphical user interface (GUI)?

Mac OS
Linux
Windows (correct)
UNIX

What is freeware?

Software that is only available for a limited time
Software that is not compatible with most computers
Software that requires a monthly subscription
Software available for use at no monetary cost (correct)

Which type of program is used for designing and manipulating images?

Graphic Programs (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the operating system control?

How the CPU communicates with the other parts of the computer (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an operating system?

To make computers user-friendly (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of program is used for creating publications, such as books, newsletters, and brochures?

Desktop Publishing Programs (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an operating system?

To control how the CPU communicates with the other parts of the computer (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Windows and Mac OS?

Windows is developed by Microsoft Corporation, while Mac OS is developed by Apple (A) Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Software refers to the set of instructions that tells the computer what to do and how to do it?

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Word processing programs are used for creating numeric-based documents?

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Operating systems make computers user-friendly?

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of programs with their descriptions:

Word Processing Programs = Used for creating text-based documents, such as letters and reports Spreadsheet Programs = Used for creating numeric-based documents, such as grading sheets and budgets Graphic Programs = Used for designing and manipulating images Database Management Programs = Used for building and manipulating large sets of data, such as school records and lists of addresses Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of software with their descriptions:

Operating System = Controls how the CPU communicates with the other parts of the computer Freeware = Software that is available for use at no monetary cost Desktop Publishing Programs = Used for creating publications, such as books, newsletters, and brochures Entertainment and Education Programs = Used for playing games, music, videos, electronic encyclopedias, and tutorials Signup and view all the answers

Match the following operating systems with their developers:

WINDOWS = Developed by Microsoft Corporation Mac OS = Is the computer operating system for Apple Computer's Macintosh line of personal computers and workstations Signup and view all the answers

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