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____ is used to draw pictures, 3D images, and animation.

  • A. Graphic software
  • B. Multimedia software
  • C. Word processing software
  • D. Spreadsheet software
Explanation:
Graphic software is specially designed for drawing and animation.

Which one of the following is not a system software?

  • A. Entertainment
  • B. Driver
  • C. Operating system
  • D. Utility Software
Explanation:
Entertainment software is application software, not system software.

Which one is not an application software?

  • A. MS Windows
  • B. MS PowerPoint
  • C. MS Excel
  • D. None of these
Explanation:
MS Windows is system software, not application software.

Which among the following is a software application?

  • A. Assembler
  • B. Compiler
  • C. Operating system
  • D. Microsoft Office
Explanation:
Microsoft Office is an application software package.

The operating system is the most common type of Software

  • A. Communication
  • B. Application
  • C. System
  • D. None of these
Explanation:
The operating system is the most important type of system software.

Errors from computer hardware and software can be identified and removed by the process of?

  • A. Formatting
  • B. Debugging
  • C. Encrypting
  • D. Compiling
Explanation:
Debugging is the process of finding and removing errors in software.

Software in a computer ____.

  • A. Enhances the capabilities of the hardware machine
  • B. Increases the speed of the central processing unit
  • C. Both A and B
  • D. None of these
Explanation:
Software enhances the functionality and capabilities of hardware.

Programs written to make computers function in a desired way are called ____.

  • A. Codes
  • B. Instructions
  • C. Hardware
  • D. Software
Explanation:
Software consists of programs that make the computer perform tasks.

____ is the set of instructions given to the computer to perform a specific task.

  • A. Monitor
  • B. Software
  • C. Hardware
  • D. Printer
Explanation:
Software is a set of instructions that tells the computer what to do.

When a peripheral device needs immediate attention from the operating system, it generates a(n)

  • A. Interrupt
  • B. Spool
  • C. Page File
  • D. Stack
Explanation:
An interrupt signals the CPU that a peripheral device needs immediate attention.