Exam (elaborations)
Computer Info Systems Chapter 5 questions and answers respectively.
- Course
- Institution
Computer Info Systems Chapter 5 questions and answers respectively.
[Show more]
Content preview
Computer Info Systems Chapter 5 questions and answers respectively.System Software is needed to _____ your computer ANS - run
Application software needs ____________ software to be able to operate ANS - system
Hardware: ANS - touchable equipment
What is the order of equipment/ software? ANS - 1. Hardware
2. System Software
3. Application Software
Examples of system software? ANS - - Android
- Mac OS
- IOS
- Windows
- Linux
System Software: ANS - the operating system and utility programs that control a computer system and allow you to use your computer
What does a system software allow a computer to do? ANS - 1. Enables the boot process
2. Launches applications
3. Transfers files (ex. Copy and Paste)
4. Computation
5. Operates RAM
6. Install new device 7. Controls hardware configuration
8. Manages files on the hard drive
9. Protects from unauthorized use
System software checks to make sure that ANS - your hardware is working correctly, such as your keyboard, mouse, and monitors working correctly
Application Software: ANS - programs that allow user to perform specific tasks on a computer
Examples of App Software ANS - 1. Word processing
2. Playing games
3. Preparing taxes
4. Browsing the Web
5. Listening to music, etc.
A computer does not need ________________ software to run ANS - application
Operating System: ANS - A collection of programs that manage and coordinate the activities taking place within a computer system
Operating Systems act as an _________________ between the user and the ____________ and between the application programs and system hardware ANS - intermediary.......... computer
What are functions of an Operating system? ANS - 1. Interfacing with Users (typically via a GUI) Graphical User Interface
2. Booting the Computer
3. Configuring Devices
4. Managing Network Connections
5. Managing and Monitoring Resources and Jobs
6. File Management
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Professorkaylee. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $9.59. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
71250 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 15 years now
