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INFO 1_Topic 7_Software
INFO 1_Topic 7_Software
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1
The main advantage in a firm using bespoke softwareis that …?
The organisation does nothave to change to fit thesoftware
The software does not need to be fully tested
The software runs faster
It is much cheaper
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Whichone of the following statements aboutapplications software isincorrect?
Order processing softwareis applicationssoftware
not normallyconcerned with themanagement of resources
software applied to aparticular problem
instructs the hardwarewhat to do
3
Softwareavailable for performing routine tasks suchas backing up files, etc., iscalled …?
Programming languages
File management software
Applications software
Integrated software
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Integrated software will …?
Contain two or more applications packages
Always contain word-processing software
Always contain just the one applicationspackage
Be an example of systemssoftware
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Which one of the following pieces of software wouldyou not find included in systems software?
Graphical user interface
Operating system
File management
Word-processing
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Which one of these is not a function of an operatingsystem?
It performs virus checking
It controls the memorymanagement neededby programs
It controls the flow ofdata to and from theprocessor
It works out where to storefiles on the harddrive
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Whichone of the following best describes the meaning of the word interface?
An input device such as a mouse
A device used to access the Internet
The method used by a computer tocommunicate with its user
A type of systems software
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Whichof these statements is incorrect? A peripheral driver ...
can only be bought with theoriginal peripheral device
understands the way aperipheral device works
is software
allow the peripheral to workwith different hardware/software
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A user is booking a holiday online. Which type of interface is best for thisapplication?
Command driven
GUI
Form driven
Menu driven
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Whichone of the following best describes what systems software is?
A single program
A program that allows youto browse theInternet
A programming language
Series of programs which manage theresources of the computer