SLR 5 - Hardware and Software - part 1

Which of these is the definition of 'hardware'?

• All programs that run on a computer

• Only the components that are externally connected to computers

• The physical components that make up a computer

• Utility apps, such as compression and backups

What is the definition of 'software'?

• Just the tools, like compression and backup apps

• Any programs or apps that run on a computer or device

• All the physical components of a computer or device

• The operating system

What are the two MAIN categories of software?

(pick two!)

• System Software

• Operating Systems

• Utility Software

• Application Software

Programs that are needed to enable a computer to function, including the OS and utilities are called ______ software

Programs that enable a user to perform a task (something they need to do, like write an essay) are categorised as ___________ software

What does the Operating System do?

• Compresses all files to save space

• It's a group of programs that manage the computer's resources.

• Starts up the PC

• Checks the computer for viruses and malware

Which of these does the Operating System manage?

Choose all that are correct.

• Security and input/output devices

• Media player and internet access

• Memory and applications

• Processors

Which statement is correct?

• The operating system will divide the processors' time between active processes

• The processor finishes each task in the order they are assigned

• The operating system has nothing to do with the processor

• Single-core processors, like people, can easily carry out many tasks simultaneously

Multi-core processors can carry out several tasks at the same time, as assigned by the operating system.

• True

• False

• Sometimes

Choose two correct statements.

When an application is loaded, the operating system...

• ...decides where in the main memory (RAM) the application should go

• ...lets the app use whatever memory it wants

• ...loads it into the main memory (RAM) and allocates it a specific amount of space

• ...allocates the entire RAM to that app