Which one of these is software?

1.   ?    A gel-filled wrist rest to prevent RSI
2.   ?    The BIOS
3.   ?    The operating system
4.   ?    A flash memory

Which one of these statements best describes an operating system.

1.   ?    It is an optional extra to a computer, which can work just as well without it.
2.   ?    It is an essential part of the software of the computer, without which the computer would not work.
3.   ?    It's the software that allows the computer to think.
4.   ?    To work with the operating system, you need to know about command lines.

Which one of the statements about the early DOS operating systems is true?

1.   ?    It was very easy to use.
2.   ?    It had a graphical user interface
3.   ?    It allowed several programs to be open at the same time.
4.   ?    It needed an understanding of command lines.

Which two of these can you do with a GUI operating system compared to a command line OS?

1.   ?    Select only one program
2.   ?    Have several programs open at the same time.
3.   ?    Can use long file names, but each word has to be separated by an underscore character like_this
4.   ?    Easily install new peripherals

Which one of these is NOT an operating system?

1.   ?    Mac
2.   ?    Windows XP
3.   ?    Visual Basic
4.   ?    Linux

Which one of these is a utility program?

1.   ?    Spreadsheet
2.   ?    File management system
3.   ?    Database management system
4.   ?    Photographic imaging software.

Which one of these is application software rather than system software.

1.   ?    Defragmentation software
2.   ?    Antivirus program
3.   ?    Performance monitoring software
4.   ?    Word-processing software

In many applications, it is possible to write a macro. What is meant by a macro?

1.   ?    A small program designed to automate a process.
2.   ?    The application can be used to write a big program; in effect it's a computing language compiler.
3.   ?    A small piece of malicious code like a virus.
4.   ?    A mail merge letter.

One problem with macros is that:

1.   ?    They can automate the entire application
2.   ?    They can fail to work and the user may have to spend time looking at the code.
3.   ?    They do not use code so any faults cannot be rectified.
4.   ?    Macros can release a can of worms into the program.

What is meant by bespoke software?

1.   ?    Software with lots of faults in it.
2.   ?    Software that a company buys from a computer shop.
3.   ?    Software that is obsolete.
4.   ?    Software that is tailor-made for a company's requirements.

One problem that often affects organisations that use bespoke software is that:

1.   ?    it is full of faults due to bad programming
2.   ?    it can fail because the software house may have not fully understood the company's requirements.
3.   ?    it is bootleg software and the organisation can be prosecuted.
4.   ?    it is full of viruses.

What is meant by the term portability of data?

1.   ?    Data that are carried in a laptop computer.
2.   ?    Data that are in storage media such as floppy disks or flash memories that can be carried about easily.
3.   ?    Data that can be processed by different kinds of application, for example word-processing and presentation graphics.
4.   ?    Data that are able to be transferred between computers.

Which one of these would be the most likely problem when software is upgraded?

1.   ?    The new software works faster.
2.   ?    Files saved in the new version may not be compatible with the old version.
3.   ?    The new version may have bugs.
4.   ?    The new version can be more complex to use.

Which one of these statements about the relationship between a computer and its user is based on scientific fact.

1.   ?    Computers are intelligent and should be able to work well with the user.
2.   ?    The graphical user interface has made computers more intelligent.
3.   ?    The computer is a spiteful and malcious device.
4.   ?    A computer is simply an adding machine and will only do exactly as it's programmed.

When designing a human computer interface, which one of these considerations is the most important to ensure that the interface is easy to use?

1.   ?    It should have as much detail as possible.
2.   ?    It should have features that are common to all applications.
3.   ?    It should use a command line interface because only those who can understand command lines are suited to use the software.
4.   ?    It should have bright colours.