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                                    If the operating system is the boss of your computer, then which software is like
                                    a helpful assistant that lets you draw pictures and play games?






                           Recap


                         A computer system is a collection of hardware and software components, designed to provide an
                       effective tool for computation.

                        Software is a set of instructions that makes the computer perform tasks.
                        Operating system serves as an interface between the user and the hardware.
                         A Language Processor is a type of software that translates human-readable programming code into
                       machine-readable instructions that a computer can execute.
                        Backup Utility is used for keeping the backup files for emergency.

                        Application software is a program designed to help users perform specific tasks.





                  Exercise



                  A.   Tick ( ) the correct option.
                      1.  Which of the following is not a function of Operating System?

                          a.  Managing computer resources                b.  Providing security
                          c.   Multitasking                              d.  Helping users to perform a specific task

                       2.  Which of the following is an example of Data Compression Program?
                           a.  QuarkXPress                               b.  Quick Heal

                          c.   Oracle                                    d.  WinRAR
                      3.  Which general purpose software is used to help in designing of a product?

                          a.  Spreadsheet Software                       b.  CAD
                          c.  RDBMS                                      d.  DBMS

                      4.  Which of the following is not an example of an Operating System?
                          a.   Linux                                     b.  DOS

                          c.  Windows                                    d.  WinZIP

                      5.  Which of the following is not a Presentation Graphics Software?
                          a.   Microsoft PowerPoint                      b.  Microsoft Publisher

                          c.  Impress                                    d.  Corel Presentation




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