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Name any two desktop operating systems. |
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Answer» The two desktop operating systems are:
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Fill in the blanks.tailor-madeoperating systemsoftwaresoftware suiteutility1. Computer is able to do nothing until it is instructed by ........2. A .......software help in smooth functioning of computer system. 3. A collection of related software that are bundled and sold together is called ................4. A customized software is also called .......... software. 5. A/An ...................... acts as an interface between the user and the computer hardware. |
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Answer» 1. Computer is able to do nothing until it is instructed by software. 2. A utility software help in smooth functioning of computer system. 3. A collection of related software that are bundled and sold together is called software suite. 4. A customized software is also called tailor-made software. 5. A/An operating system acts as an interface between the user and the computer hardware. |
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Which of the following utility scans for computer viruses and cleans them? a. Disk defragmenter b. Disk cleanupc. Antivirus |
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Answer» Correct option is c. Antivirus |
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Which of the following is not a general-purpose application software? a. Excel b. Word c. Payroll system |
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Answer» c. Payroll system |
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State ‘True’ or ‘False’. 1. General-purpose application software is developed for the mass market. 2. System software is not necessary for a computer system. 3. Application software are installed on the computer as per the user requirements. 4. Utilities improve the functionality of a computer system. 5. MS Office is a software suite. |
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Answer» True 1. General-purpose application software is developed for the mass market. True False 2. System software is not necessary for a computer system. False True 3. Application software are installed on the computer as per the user requirements. True True 4. Utilities improve the functionality of a computer system. True True 5. MS Office is a software suite. True |
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Which of the following is not an operating system? a. Windows b. Android c. CS6 |
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Answer» Correct option is c. CS6 |
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What is utility software? |
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Answer» Utility software is a type of system software. It performs specific tasks related to managing a computer, its devices or its programs, such as taking backup, recovering data and preventing virus attacks. Utilities also help to ensure smooth functioning of a computer system. The following are some utilities: Backup utility, Antivirus utility, Disk compression utility and Disk cleaner utility. |
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Distinguish between system software and application software. |
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Which of the following is not a version of Windows? a. Windows 10b. KitKatc. Windows 8 |
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Answer» c. Windows 8 |
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G.S. Infotech is an educational company. It uses a computerized attendance system. Which type of software is it? a. General-purpose software b. System software c. Tailor-made software |
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Answer» c. Tailor-made software |
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What is software? |
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Answer» The sets of instructions that govern the operation of a computer system and make the hardware run is called software. |
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What is an operating system? |
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Answer» An operating system is an important system software. It is the first program that gets loaded into computer’s memory when a computer starts. It acts as an interface between the user and the computer hardware. |
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Why is system software required? Explain in brief. |
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Answer» System software is required because it controls the overall internal operations of a computer system. In general, it provides a platform for running application software. |
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Describe the term application software. |
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Answer» Application software makes the computer more useful by allowing specific tasks to be performed on it. Application software are programs used to perform specific tasks, such as creating a document or presentation, doing calculations, preparing medical reports, booking tickets and creating graphic images, etc. |
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What is a software suite? Give any two examples of software suites. |
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Answer» A collection of related software that are bundled and sold together is called a software suite. The two examples of software suites are MS office and Open Office. |
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Write names of any four application software. |
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Answer» The names of any four application software are:
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Give any two examples of system software. |
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Answer» The two examples of system software are:
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Distinguish between general-purpose and tailor-made software. |
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