IFSM 201 Quiz 8 - The type of software that has qualities

University of Maryland IFSM 201 Quiz 8

Question 1

The type of software that has qualities of both hardware and software is

Question 2

"Instructions that work together to coordinate all the computer’s hardware devices and provide the platform for use of application packages" is a definition that best applies to which of the following?

1. Firmware
2. Application software
3. System software

Question 3

In this picture of a computer system, what appears to be missing?

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1. Hardware
2. Device drivers
3. Utilities

Question 4

What is software?

1. Anything that can receive instructions or data and perform functions with the instructions or data
2. The bundling of application packages or an operating system with hardware
3. Instructions that can be stored electronically on hardware

Question 5

Tyler wants to upgrade his very old operating system to the latest Mac or Microsoft operating system, but he cannot seem to install the new version on his computer. What is the least likely to be the problem?

1. A faulty download or upgrade program
2. The hardware does not have the capacity (memory availability) to store and utilize the newer operating system.
3. There is a mismatch between what the original platform used and the platform required by the new OS (e.g., trying to load Windows on an Apple platform).

Question 6

What is the purpose of application software (software that is not part of the operating system or utilities)?

1. Software that coordinates the working of the pieces of the system unit (firmware and hardware)
2. Programs that the user manipulates to accomplish computer-related tasks
3. The set of minimal instructions that allows your computer to load the operating system

Question 7

What is firmware?

1. Firmware is a computer program designed to help people perform an activity.
2. Firmware is a collection of software that manages computer hardware resources and provides common services for computer programs.
3. Firmware is software that is embedded in a piece of hardware.

Question 8

Part 1: 10 out of 10

Part 2: 10 out of 10

Part 3: 10 out of 10

Part 4: 10 out of 10

Points: 40 out of 40

Are the following categories of software sufficient by themselves to result in a fully functioning computer system? Select Yes or No for each option.

Firmware, utilities, applications

Operating system, utilities, device drivers

Firmware, system, applications

Applications, operating system, utilities

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Part 1

Correct. This system still requires an operating system to be fully functional.

Part 2

Correct. The system will boot up, but without application programs the user will not be able to accomplish tasks.

Part 3

Correct. These are the three categories, and they encompass all of the required software.

Part 4

Correct. This system still requires the necessary firmware to operate successfully.

Question 9

True or false? An application package is typically embedded on a “plug and play” external device you attach to your computer.

1. True
2. False