Quiz 4 Solution

CS14

10 pts., Oct. 8

  1. (6 pts.) Give two advantages that a word processing software package has over a word processing machine.

    1. A word processing software package runs on a general purpose computer (such as a PC) which can be used for running other types of software. A word processing machine can only be used for word processing.

    2. A word processing software package can be upgraded, adding new features. The software on a word processing machine cannot be upgraded.

  2. (4 pts.) List three features of Microsoft Word that help with effective writing.

    Spell check, grammar check, thesaurus.



Thomas P. Kelliher
Thu Oct 17 07:14:52 EDT 1996
Tom Kelliher