| Textbook | Kips Cyber Beans |
| Class | 5 |
| Subject | Computer |
| Chapter | 2 TYPES OF SOFTWARE |
| Other Chapters | Chapter 1 |
Brain Developer
Contents
- A. Fill in the Blanks:
- B. State True or False:
- C. Application Based Questions:
- Radhika wants to protect her computer system against virus attacks. What kind of software will you suggest her to install?
- Surabhi has made a project on Water pollution. She wants to mail it to her sister for further improvement, but it does not upload because it is oversized. Which utility program should she use foe this task?
- Monika is a designer in a publishing house where books, brochures, and advertisements are created. Which type of software does she need?
- D. Match the following:
- E. Multiple Choice Questions:
- F. Answer the following:
- Define the term Software. Name its types.
- What is an Operating system? Briefly explain any two of its functions.
- Explain the term Utility software.
- What is the function of Word Processing software?
- What is the use of Scanning utility?
- State the difference between multi-user and multitasking system.
A. Fill in the Blanks:
1. The software is of two types: System and Application.
2. Operating System controls the overall activity of a computer.
3. An operating system manages all Input and Output devices.
4. Utility programs perform specific tasks related to managing a computer, its devices, or its programs.
5. The presentation software is used to present an Idea or Concept.
6. Windows Media Player is an example of Multimedia software.
B. State True or False:
1. Application software can run without the presence of system software. – FALSE
2. A language processor translates the machine language into programming language. – FALSE
3. Backup is a process of shrinking the files on a disk. – FALSE
4. VisiCalc was the first computer spreadsheet program. – TRUE
5. An interpreter translates the whole program into an equivalent code in one go. – FALSE
C. Application Based Questions:
Radhika wants to protect her computer system against virus attacks. What kind of software will you suggest her to install?
Anti-virus Software
Surabhi has made a project on Water pollution. She wants to mail it to her sister for further improvement, but it does not upload because it is oversized. Which utility program should she use foe this task?
Compression
Monika is a designer in a publishing house where books, brochures, and advertisements are created. Which type of software does she need?
Desktop Publishing
D. Match the following:
Answers
E. Multiple Choice Questions:
1. Which among the following utilities checks the connectivity and configuration of network devices?
- Devices
- Network
- File Manager
2. Multitasking operating system allows a user to run more than one application programs at the same time.
- Multitasking
- Multi-user
- Multipurpose
3. A Spreadsheet program helps you to perform calculations and analyse data in a better way.
- Spreadsheet
- Word Processor
- DTP
4. Norton is an example of Anti-virus utility program.
- Norton
- Winzip
- Both a and b
5. Software which are designed to meet the specific needs of users are called Specific purpose software.
- Specific purpose
- General purpose
- System
6. Which utility software shrinks files so that less disk space is occupied?
- Back up
- Compression
- None of these
F. Answer the following:
Define the term Software. Name its types.
There are 7 types of software Word Processing Software, Electronic Spreadsheet, DBMS.
What is an Operating system? Briefly explain any two of its functions.
An Operating system is needed to operate a computer. It controls the overall activities of a computer. It acts as a link between the user and the hardware, and enables them to work together.
Device Management (Input/Output): An operating system controls the working of all input and output (I/O) devices.
Memory Management: An operating system assigns memory to various programs whenever required. It also frees the memory when it is not in use.
Explain the term Utility software.
Utility software perform specific tasks usually related to managing a computer, its devices or its programs. These programs assist in the smooth functioning of the computer system and help it to perform better.
What is the function of Word Processing software?
A word processor helps us to create professional looking documents quickly and efficiently. It provides many features to change the appearance of a text in the desired manner.
What is the use of Scanning utility?
The act of examining the computer system, drives, or files for possible virus or malware attack is known as scanning. Scanning is done by using the Antivirus utility. This utility provides protection to your computer against virus attacks.
State the difference between multi-user and multitasking system.
A multi-user operating system allows multiple users on different computers to access a system at the same time Whereas, Multitasking operating system allows a user to run more than one application programs at the same time.
