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    CH 1 - Let Us Explore-Our Computer Operating System, Application Software

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    The document discusses different types of computer software. It defines system software as software that controls hardware and manages computer resources, while application software is used to perform tasks for the user. It provides examples of operating systems, utility software, and proprietary vs open source software. The document also lists the main functions of an operating system and types of application software such as general purpose, specific purpose, and custom software.

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    Ch 1 - Let Us Explore-Our Computer Operating System ,

    Application Software
    1. Fill in the Blanks.
    a. The two components of computer system are Hard ware and Software.
    b. Webcam is an Input device.
    c. System software controls the Hardware of the machine.
    d. Antivirus is an utility software.
    e. Booting is the process that starts the Operating System when we turn on
    our computer.
    2. Write True or False.
    a. Software is a set of programs. - True
    b. Scanner is an output device. - False
    c. Windows Movie Maker is a Proprietary software as well as Freeware
    software True
    d. A chess game is general purpose software. - False
    e. UNIX is a single user operating system. - False
    3. Answer the following Question in Brief.
    a. What is the difference between Instructions and Program?
    ANS:-Instructions are the command given to a computer in a language so that it
    can be understood but Programs are the set of Instructions that tells the computer
    what to do.
    b. What are System software and Application software?
    ANS:-Software that manages and controls computer hardware is called System
    software. Application software used to solve the problems or help us to do specific
    task.
    c. What is meant by Open Source software?
    ANS:- Open Source software is a computer software whose source code is
    available openly in Internet for modification and used by everyone free of cost.
    d.Write down the differet functions of operating system.
    ANS:-The main functions of Operating System are –
     Memory Management
     File Management
     Application Management
     Hardware Management
    e.Write down the types of Application Software and explain them.
    ANS:-The types of Application software are –
     General Purpose Software
     Specific purpose software
     Custom Software

    4. Write the correct answer:


    1. Which operating system is used for mobile devices?
    Ans Android and IOS
    2. Name some operating system used for Desktop and Laptop.
    Ans Windows OS,MAC OS,Linux
    3. What type of software directly interact with the user?
    Ans. Application Software
    4. What type of software interact with the hardware?
    Ans. System Software
    5. What type of software is Operating System Software?
    Ans. System Software
    6. What type of software is Google Chrome?
    Ans. Application Software
    7. What type of software is file manager and backup software?
    Ans. Utility Software
    8. What is another name given to proprietary software?
    Ans.Closed Source Software

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