System Software Revision Quiz

What does the word fragment mean?

• Split into many parts

• Scan for a virus

• Put pieces back together

Which piece of utility software reorganises your files in this way?

• Defragentation

• Encryption

• Compression

• Automatic Updates

Which of the following is

"an application with a specific job for the operation and performance of the system"?

• Operating System

• Utility Software

• The IDE

• Translator

Which of the following is carried out by the firewall utility software?

hint - what would you get marks for in the exam?

• Restricts incoming network traffic

• Prevents unauthorised access to the system

• Restricts outgoing network traffic

• Blocks websites

An incremental backup performs a backup of all files on the system

• True

• False

Identify all functions of the Operating System

• Memory Management

• User Management

• File Management

• Peripheral Management

• Backup Management

A d_____ must be installed by the operating system when a new peripheral device is attached to the system

The Operating System is a piece of software that controls how the system functions

• True

• False

Which of the following operating system features allows multi-tasking to take place?

• Memory Management

• User Management

• Peripheral Management

• File Management

Al device drivers come pre-installed on a computer system

• True

• False

Answer explanation

If this was true - you would never be able to connect a different mouse or keyboard!