Understanding Computer Software and Hardware

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What is the primary purpose of utility software?

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To support and maintain the computer system

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Which type of utility software is used to create backup copies of data?

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Backup software

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What is the role of a device driver?

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To help an operating system communicate with hardware devices

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Firmware is best described as:

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Preinstalled, read-only software on a device

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Which of the following is NOT considered computer hardware?
Monitor,
Keyboard,
Processor chip

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Operating system

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Which of the following is an example of an operating system? Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Chrome, Microsoft Windows, Device driver

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Microsoft Windows

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What is the function of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) in a computer?

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To process data received from input devices

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Which of the following is a common long-term storage device? Random Access Memory (RAM), Central Processing Unit (CPU), Hard disk drive, Microphone

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Hard disk drive

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Which device is considered an input device? Monitor, Printer, Scanner, Speaker

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Scanner

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What is the primary function of antivirus software?

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To prevent viruses and malware from harming the computer system