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Questions

  1. Software is usually devided into systems and application software.
    1. Give two brand names for system software.<2>
    2. Microsoft's system software comes in various versions name
      1. the two most recent ones <3>
      2. the one used on the school's PC <1>
  2. Name the two component parts found in system software. <2>
  3. System software usually has utility programs bundled with it.
    1. What distinguishes the utility programs from the operating system? <2>
    2. List at list four functions that the utility software would do. <4>
    3. For MS Windows name four utility programs.<4>
  4. System software often comes bundled with Accessories.
    1. What distinguishes the accesory programs from the utility programs? <4>
    2. List at list four functions that the accesory software would do.<4>
    3. For MS Windows name four accesory programs. <4>
  5. List six tasks performed by the operating system <12>
  6. Construct a table listing as many types of application software as you can, please do not use trade names! For each type of software, describe what it does that makes it unique. NB. I will not acceptables with fewer than 8 categories. Marks will be subtracted for wrong answers. <20>
   

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