explicit steps that solve a problem

What do computer programmers do?

write software code to instruct computer hardware to work

Which software allows the many components of the computer to communicate?

system software, user software, application software

What are two basic types of software?

application and system software

How do computers impact the economy and culture?

enable users to do tasks more quickly

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Understand how hardware and software interact.

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1
Algorithms are:
general information to explain a task
used to count time in music
questions
explicit steps that solve a problem
2
Windows OS contains drivers that provide the user a(n) ________________.
A blank screen
IUI (Image user interface)
GUI (graphical user interface)
TUI (Textual user interface)
3
Which is an example of operating software?
Linux
All of the above
Windows 7
Android
4
What do computer programmers do?
teach others to use computers
repair computer hardware
monitor operating systems
write software code to instruct computer hardware to work
5
How have computers changed the world in the last 50 years?
Consumers scan items and perform self-checkout
Typical workers use computers on the job
Customers order products on line
All of the above
6
What is one way to detect program code errors?
sharing the code
creating a flowchart
running a program
beta testing
7
What is a collection of files for revising released software to fix bugs and enhancements?
upgrade
update
patch
service pack
8
Examples of hardware that can be touched are:
operating system and printer
program code
keyboard, mouse and monitor
keyboard and utilities
9
A computer is useless without programmed software commands.
true
false
10
Which of the following do you purchase with software?
user manual
web application
license
certification
11
Unauthorized copying of software is:
software hazing
software fraud
software piracy
software hacking
12
After data is input, what's next in the computer process cycle?
software instructions tell the computer what to do
all of the above
program code lets the computer download an app
a program instructs the mouse to select a music file
13
Which software is generally referred to as productivity software?
application software
system software
utility software
operating system software
14
A computer processes data by applying rules called ___________.
solutions
tasks
program code
algorithms
15
Which programs help maintain computer hardware or other software?
utility
GUI's
applications
word processing
16
What is the 1st step in the computer processing cycle?
reading instructions
examining solutions
printing results
Inputting data
17
Software cannot be touched ____________
because it is hidden in the hard drive
because it is built with plastic
because it has no substance
because it is written in a book
18
Which software allows the many components of the computer to communicate?
system software
user software
application software
language translators
19
What are two basic types of software?
operating and system software
system software and operating system software
application and system software
application and specific task software
20
Software as a service (Saas) is licensed for use as a:
all of the above
upgrade
patch
service
21
What is a required purchase of a newer version of software?
upgrade
update
Saas
patch
22
How do computers impact the economy and culture?
make sales transactions more difficult
enable users to do tasks more quickly
create many more manufacturing jobs
slow down everyday life
23
Which software provides an interface between the user or app and hardware?
application
download software
operating system
utilities

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