Y11 Quiz 1: Software

What is the main function of an operating system?

• To provide a graphical user interface
• To run applications
• To manage hardware and software resources
• To connect to the internet

Which of the following is an example of system software?

• Microsoft Word
• Google Chrome
• Photoshop
• Windows 10

What is the difference between system software and application software?

• System software is used to create applications

• Application software manages computer hardware

• System software is installed on servers, while application software is installed on personal computers

• Application software is used to perform specific tasks, while system software manages the computer as a whole

What is the role of interrupts in computer systems?

• Interrupts are signals sent by external devices to the processor
• Interrupts are used to boost the speed of the processor
• Interrupts are used to increase the memory of the computer
• Interrupts are used to enhance the graphics of the computer

Which of the following examples demonstrates the use of interrupts?

• Using a loop to continuously check for user input
• Using a system call to stop a running process
• Using a signal to pause a running process

How does an interrupt occur in a computer system?

• By pressing a specific key on the keyboard
• When a hardware device sends a signal to the processor

• When the operating system encounters a bug

• By opening a specific application

What happens when an interrupt occurs in a computer system?

• The operating system stops working

• The processor ignores the interrupt

• The computer switches to a higher priority task

• The operating system transfers control to a specific interrupt handler routine

Which of the following statements is true about interrupts?

• Interrupts can only be generated by the operating system

• Interrupts are only used for error handling

• Interrupts can improve the efficiency of a computer system

• Interrupts are only used in the application software

Which of the following describes a high-level language?

• A language that is understandable by humans

• A language that is directly executable by a computer

• A language that uses mnemonics

• A language that requires an assembler

What is the purpose of an assembler in computer programming?

• To translate high-level language into mnemonics

• To translate assembly language into machine code

• To translate low-level language into high-level language

• To report errors in a computer program