1.5 Systems software

What is the role of system software?

• It is used for performing specific tasks like writing a letter.

• It controls the hardware in the computer and provides an environment for applications to run.

• It is used for creating spreadsheets and presentations.

• It is a type of software that can be downloaded from the internet.

Which of the following is an example of application software?

• Word processor

• Operating system

• Device driver

• BIOS

What is the role of an Operating System (OS) in a computer?

• To perform maintenance tasks on secondary storage devices

• To manage the hardware and provide an environment for applications to run

• To recover lost space on a secondary storage device

• To increase the speed of the processor

What are device drivers?

• Programs that delete unnecessary files from the system

• Small programs that tell an OS how to use a piece of hardware

• Software that helps in recovering lost data

• Tools that manage user accounts and permissions

What is the purpose of utility software?

• To manage the hardware in a computer

• To create an environment for applications to run

• To perform maintenance tasks like recovering lost space on a secondary storage device

• To provide internet connectivity

What is an Operating System (OS)?

• A hardware component that controls the computer's operations

• A set of code libraries used by software developers

• An essential piece of software that is loaded when a computer boots up

• A type of application software that runs on a computer

What can Operating Systems control in a computer?

• The electricity supply to the computer

• The Internet speed of the computer

• The hardware components like graphics cards, memory, USB devices

• The external devices connected to another network

What is an Application Programming Interface (API) in the context of Operating Systems?

• A protocol for securing the operating system

• A set of code libraries that software developers use to write applications

• A hardware interface for connecting peripheral devices

• A software tool for optimizing the performance of the operating system

What is the role of the User Interface Manager in an Operating System?

• Controls the allocation of memory between applications.

• Allocates resources to external hardware devices.

• Provides the user interface that allows users to control the computer.

• Authenticates and separates users of the computer.

What does the Memory Manager in an Operating System do?

• Controls the opening, reading and writing of files to storage.

• Allocates resources to external hardware devices.

• Controls the allocation of CPU cycles to multiple running applications.

• Controls the allocation of memory between applications.