Computer Applications
Below is a list of various types of software :
Database, File Management, Spread sheet, Word Processing, Encryption, Antivirus
Which would be most suitable for :
(i) Rotation of Shapes
(ii) Typing text for a report
(iii) Replication of cells
(iv) Carrying out complex calculations on two or more criteria
(v) Storing employees' details
(vi) Organizing files for faster search
(vii) Scanning and cleaning a computer for harmful files
Answer
(i) Rotation of Shapes — Word Processing
(ii) Typing text for a report — Word Processing
(iii) Replication of cells — Spread sheet
(iv) Carrying out complex calculations on two or more criteria — Spread sheet
(v) Storing employees' details — Database
(vi) Organizing files for faster search — File Management
(vii) Scanning and cleaning a computer for harmful files — Antivirus
Related Questions
The operating system of a computer is :
- Hardware which helps to manage the computer system
- Software which helps to manage the computer system
- Hardware which creates programs for use by the computer system
- Software which creates programs for use by the computer system
Name the Software that performs system tasks other than that of operating system.
A company provides on-line training courses.
(a) Give one use for each of the following to help the company run these courses :
(i) Spreadsheet package
(ii) Database package
(iii) Accounting package
(iv) Word processing package
(b) A leaflet designed using word processing software to advertise a course is currently too big to fit on a single printed page. What features of the word processing software could be used to alter the design so that it does fit on one page ?
(a) Give the name of the operating system that you use at school or at home.
(b) Write down two tasks that your operating system performs.
(c) Where in the computer is the operating system normally stored when the power to the computer is off ?