Software (2)

Software

Computer software programs tell the computer what to do. They are divided into two general areas:

Operating systems software

An operating system is a series of programs that organise and control a computer. The computer will not work without it. Most PCs use an operating system called Microsoft Windows

Applications software

Application packages are available for specific tasks. The user decides which they want on their computer. The most commonly-used applications on a PC are Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Databases and Internet/e-mail software.

Which of these is not called an application package?
1. Word Processing
2. Spreadsheets
3. Databases
4. Windows
Which of these statements is true?
1. Users must have a word processing package installed on their PC
2. An operating system is an optional piece of software
3. Applications programs organise and control the computer
4. Users can decide which applications programs to install
Which of these is NOT software?
1. A utility program
2. A joystick
3. A printer driver
4. A graphics package