GCSE Computer Science: Software inc. OS, Utility, Apps & SQL

What is the purpose of an Operating System?

• To manage the computer resources including memory and resources.

• To protect a computer against unauthorised access and/or data.

• To protect a computer from malware such as viruses.

• To reduce the size of files so that more information can be stored on the HDD or SSD.

What is the purpose of a Firewall?

• To manage the computer resources including memory and resources.

• To protect a computer against unauthorised access and/or data.

• To protect a computer from malware such as viruses.

• To reduce the size of files so that more information can be stored on the HDD or SSD.

Utility Software aims to improve the performance of your computer.

• True: Utility Software is the same as cachee

• False: Utility Software makes a computer run much slower.

• True: Utility Software carries out back-ups and compression of data.

• False: Utility Software uses up all of a computers RAM on useless information.

Which of the following is NOT a feature of File Management?

• File Management enables the end user to create, modify, copy, delete and move files.

• File Management enables the end user to search for a particular file.

• File Management enables the end user to keep track of free space on the disk.

• File Management enables the end user to move separated files into one file on the HDD or SSD.

A school network manager needs to back-up the computers before half term. Which type of back-up is best to use?

• Grandfather back-up

• Child back-up

• Incremental back-up

• Full back-up

What is the purpose of an Archive?

• To store data that is not needed on a regular basis.

• To copy all data on a computer or network that can be restored in case of a disaster.

• To copy all the changes that are made to files on a computer or network.

• To permanently delete all data on a computer or network.

The Operating System provides a GUI. What does GUI stand for?

• Graphical User Interface

• Golden User Interface

• Graphical Ultimate Interface

• Graphical User International

What is the main advantage of a GUI?

• It is easy to use and intuitive.

• It takes up a small amount of memory.

• It is takes up a large amount of memory.

• It uses voice recognition.

What are the main disadvantages of Command Line Interface?

• It takes a large amount of memory.

• It is very quick to use once you have learnt the key terms.

• It is intuitive and easy to use.

• You need to learn the key terms to be able to use it efficiently.

Which of the following is an example of a Menu Interface?

• A booking system for cinema tickets.

• An Alexa Smart speaker.

• An iPad.

• Windows 10