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Components of Computer Systems: Software
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Question 1 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

What is a software licence?

  1. A certificate showing a user has passed an ICT exam
  2. A key that unlocks the computer's case
  3. A legal agreement setting out how software may be used
  4. A list of the hardware needed to run a program
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✓ Answer: C — A legal agreement setting out how software may be used
Award 1 mark. Licences may limit the number of devices, ban copying, or allow free use, depending on the software.
Question 2 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

Which type of software is best for producing a school newsletter with columns and images?

  1. Desktop publishing (DTP) software
  2. Database management software
  3. Spreadsheet software
  4. Antivirus software
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✓ Answer: A — Desktop publishing (DTP) software
Award 1 mark. DTP software gives precise control over page layout, text frames and images for printed publications.
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