Computer Applications
Name the Software that performs system tasks other than that of operating system.
Related Questions
John's new computer has a Linux operating system.
(a) List one task carried out by the operating system.
(b) John wants to protect his computer from viruses. Which type of software can serve his purpose ?
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
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 ?