Read the following about programming languages:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/ict/software/3applicationsrev1.shtml
Now complete the following interactive learning activity:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/ict/software/3applications_act.shtml
Finally, cut and paste the following questions to your blog and highlight the correct answer. Illustrate your answers to demonstrate your understanding.
1.
Which of the following is not an application?
MP3 file
web browser
word processor
2.
Which of the following controls the loading of programs and memory allocation?
utilities
operating system
browser
3.
A disk defragmenter is an example of which type of software?
bespoke
integrated
utility program
4.
A collection of software that has a common set of commands/icons would be classed as which type of software?
bespoke
specific
integrated
5.
What is 'tailor made' software also known as?
bespoke
utility program
integral multimedia
6.
A programming language developed to share similarities with human language is known as a what?
low level language
medium level language
high level language
7.
Which of the following is a low level language?
Assembly code
Java
C++