Name: Alivia Smith

Computer Software Study Guide

Digital Literacy

Instructions: Fill in this worksheet while viewing the Computer Software PowerPoint. Tab will move you
forward one box at a time. Shift Tab will move you back one box.
Save as: Lastname Firstname Computer Software

1. The two main categories of software are Operating Systems Software& Application Software.

Note: Questions 2-5 should be answered while watching the video

2. The Operating System is the program that lets you manage the computers memory, processing, software, and
hardware.
3. List 2 of the most common Operating Systems
a. ____ Microsoft Windows________________
b. ____ Mac OS X________________________
4. List 2 Operating Systems for mobile devices
a. _____iOS______________________________
b. _____Android__________________________
5. Before downloading software or applications to your computer or mobile device, you should check to see if the
application is compatible with your Operating System.
6. Define Booting: The sequence of events that occurs when you turn the computer on and when it becomes ready to
process data
7. List the 6 events of the Boot Process:
a. Power up
b. Starts the boot software
c. Power-on Self-test
d. Identify peripherals devices
e. Loads operating system
f. Checks configurations and customizations
8. The Operating System is the Master controller on your computer.
9. Almost 90% of computer users in the world use Windows operating system.
10. List one pro and one con of the Windows Operating System.
a. Lots of software available
b. More vulnerable to virus attacks
11. List one pro and one con of a MAC Operating System.
a. Fewer viruses
b. More expensive
12. List one pro and one con of the Linux Operating System.
a. You can download it, install it, use it
 b. Its complicated to use
13. What does GUI stand for? Graphics-based interface
14. GUI lets you use the mouse to click on lets you use a mouse to access or move things, click on icons, buttons, and
menus.
15. Define icon: an image or graphic that represents an executable file
16. Define Menu: A drop down list or table of executable options
17. WYSIWYG is an acronym for what you see is what you get.
18. List 2 Operating Systems for Mobile Devices.
a. iOS
b. Android
19. Define Application (or app).
An application is software designed to help the user perform specific tasks.
20. Multitasking means you can have more than one application open at once.
21. Applications for desktop or laptop computers are usually called desktop applications.
22. As a general rule, what is the difference between an app and application software? An app is a cheaper application
you can download from the internet, where as a desktop application is more full-featured software that allows you
to run more complex programs.
23. What type of software is used to:
a. Create and manipulate documents that contain text and graphics? Word Processing Software
b. Organize numeric information and perform calculations? Spreadsheet Software
c. Create, play and edit photo, audio and video files? Graphics & Multimedia Software
d. Collect and manage large amounts of data? Databased Software
e. Communicate ideas, messages and other information through a slideshow? Presentation Software