Software

Open Ended

Why is system software considered essential for the functioning of a computer?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the main difference between punched cards and punched tapes as shown in the images?

• Punched cards contain the program, punched tapes contain the data.

• Punched cards are used for output, punched tapes are used for input.

• Punched cards are made of plastic, punched tapes are made of metal.

• Punched cards are used in modern computers, punched tapes are obsolete.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the role of the operating system is correct?

• It acts as an intermediary between hardware and application software.

• It directly controls the application software without hardware involvement.

• It only manages hardware and does not interact with software.

• It is not necessary for running application software.

Fill in the Blank

A software that controls hardware and interacts with ___ software is called an operating system.

Multiple Select

What are two types of user-system interfaces mentioned in the image?

• Graphical User Interface

• Command-line Interface

• Voice User Interface

• Touchscreen Interface

Open Ended

Why is a program-hardware interface important for software developers?

Multiple Choice

Which two key functions of resource management are performed by the operating system to ensure efficient use of resources?

• Scheduling of process and resolution of conflicts

• Device installation and file naming

• Data recovery and access control

• Memory protection and virtual memory

Multiple Select

Which of the following are important aspects of memory management in an operating system?

• Memory protection

• Virtual memory

• Optimizing memory usage

• Device driver installation

Open Ended

Explain how memory management in an operating system optimizes the utilization of restricted memory capacity.

Fill in the Blank

The operating system handles the installation of the appropriate device ___ .

Open Ended

What are the three main features provided by file management in an operating system?

Multiple Choice

Which aspect of security management in an operating system is responsible for preventing unauthorized access to data?

• Data recovery

• Prevention of intrusion

• File naming convention

• Device management

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a key responsibility of an operating system in error detection and recovery?

• Running utility software automatically

• Pausing ongoing processes and offering error diagnostics

• Compressing files to save space

• Scanning for viruses regularly

Open Ended

Explain how utility software differs from regular operating system processes. Provide examples to support your answer.

Multiple Select

Which of the following tasks can be performed by a hard disk formatter and checker?

• Erasing data from a previously used disk

• Establishing the file system using directories

• Dividing the disk into logical drives

• All of the above

Fill in the Blank

A disk repair utility program can flag ___ sectors to prevent the file system from using them.

Open Ended

Why does a hard disk defragmenter improve the performance and speed of a disk?

Fill in the Blank

Backup software helps prevent ___ loss by creating duplicate copies of files and data.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a primary purpose of file compression utility software?

• To increase file size for easier access

• To reduce the size of files for storage or transmission

• To convert files into different formats

• To protect files from viruses

Open Ended

Explain why virus checkers need to be regularly updated.

Multiple Select

Select all benefits of using subroutine libraries for programmers.

• Reduces time and effort needed for coding

• Requires programmers to write all code from scratch

• Provides pre-tested code snippets

• Increases risk of errors in code

Fill in the Blank

The process of converting source code into machine code is performed by a ___ .

Multiple Choice

What is the main function of a translator in programming languages?

• To store data in memory

• To convert human-readable code into machine-readable code

• To create graphics for programs

• To protect programs from viruses

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a main component of system software?

• Operating system

• Utility software

• Program libraries

• Web browser

Open Ended

Summarize what you have learned about system software and its main components from today's lesson.