What is the primary function of file management in an operating system?

To provide a logical structure for storing files

What is a device driver?

A piece of software that allows a device to communicate with the CPU

A hardware component that stores data

A network protocol for internet communication

A type of memory used in computers

Below is a diagram of part of a hard drive that stores files named A, B, and C. Defragment the hard drive using the empty spaces. (4 marks)

Move all files to the beginning of the drive, filling empty spaces.

Delete all files and re-save them in order.

Move files randomly to different empty spaces.

Using the original diagram above, what has happened to the files? (1 mark)

The files have become fragmented.

The files have been duplicated.

The files have been compressed.

File A will be deleted and then File B will be saved – what could happen to File B when it’s stored on the hard drive? (1 mark)

The file doesn’t fit in the space so part of the files will split up and saved in different locations.

The file will be saved in one continuous space.

The file will be deleted automatically.

The file will be compressed to fit the space.

Explain how defragmentation works. (3 marks)

Files on the hard drive are moved, empty spaces collected together and files are moved to be stored together so fewer disk accesses are needed.

Files are deleted and re-saved in a different order.

Files are compressed to take up less space.

Files are duplicated to ensure data integrity.

Which application software is used to visualize what you’re creating?

Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)

Which application software is used to implement designs made in a CAD package?

Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)

Which type of software is used for managing customer relationships?

Customer relationship management (CRM)

Which software is used for managing documents?

Document management (e.g. SharePoint)

How can spreadsheet software be used by teachers in a school?

To keep a record of marks scored by students who complete assessments

To display presentations on the board

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of software allows the user to interact with the computer system?

Utility software

Operating system

Anti-virus software

Backup software

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a tool associated with utility software?

User management

File management

Device drivers/Peripheral management

Defragmentation

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of utility software?

To allow the user to interact with the computer system

To perform housekeeping tasks such as optimizing the performance of a computer system

To manage user accounts

To manage files

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a tool associated with operating systems?

User interface

Memory management/multitasking

Compression

Device drivers/Peripheral management

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of software is a collection of software that tells the computer hardware what to do?

Operating system

Utility software

Application software

Firmware

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of software allows the user to interact with the computer?

Utility software

Operating system

Application software

Firmware

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of software performs a range of housekeeping tasks?

Operating system

Utility software

Application software

Firmware

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Software and Operating Systems Quiz

Which type of software allows the user to interact with the computer system?

Which of the following is a tool associated with utility software?

What is the primary function of utility software?

Which of the following is NOT a tool associated with operating systems?

Which type of software is a collection of software that tells the computer hardware what to do?

Which type of software allows the user to interact with the computer?

Which type of software performs a range of housekeeping tasks?

Which type of software is responsible for the maintenance and optimisation of a computer system?

Which type of software controls the operations of a computer?

Which type of software performs certain tasks like virus detection, installation, and uninstallation, data backup, deletion of unwanted files?

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