FUNDSYS Midterm Exam

These are set of programs that coordinates activities and functions of the hardware and various other programs.

• System Software

• Application Software

• Programming Language

These are programs that help users solve particular computing problems.

• System Software

• Application Software

• Programming Language

It is a written language that instructs computers what to do.

• System Software

• Application Software

• Programming Language

All of the following is a system software except:

• Compiler

• Payroll System

• Linker

The software that enables all the software we use.

• Linker

• Operating System

• Compiler

It is a software tool that allows multiple users to store, access, and process data into useful information.

• Database Management System

• Spreadsheets

• Word Processing

All of the following are operating system's hardware related functions except:

• Store data on disks

• A command-based user interface

• Display information on a monitor

Multi-tasking in the context of operating systems refers to:

• Managing multiple users

• Handling file operations

• Running multiple applications simultaneously

An operating system function that is related to network management.

• File system management

• Communication between devices

• Memory allocation

The purpose of the security and protection function in an operating system is:

• Ensuring data integrity

• Allocating memory efficiently

• Preventing unauthorized access