MCQ IN COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is a Software?
A
Software is set of programs
B
Software is documentation and configuration of data
C
Software is set of programs, documentation & configuration of data
D
None of the mentioned
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The software comprises the entire set of programs, procedures, and routines associated with the operation of a computer system. The term was coined to differentiate these instructions from hardware-i.e., the physical components of a computer system. Programs + documentation + operating procedures is the correct answer.

Detailed explanation-2: -What is a Software ? Explanation: Software is not just set of program but it is also associated documentation and configuration of data to make program run.

Detailed explanation-3: -Explanation: Software is a collection of programmes; it also includes documentation and data setup to enable the programmes to function. Microsoft windows, excel, word, powerpoint, etc. are a few examples of software.

Detailed explanation-4: -Software is a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data. This is in contrast to hardware, from which the system is built and which actually performs the work.

Detailed explanation-5: -In the software development process, software documentation is the information that describes the product to the people who develop, deploy and use it. It includes the technical manuals and online material, such as online versions of manuals and help capabilities.

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