AS Software Retrieval Practice Test

What are the two main types of software ?

• System software and application software

• Hardware software and utility software

• Network software and database software

• Security software and multimedia software

What is the primary purpose of system software?

• To manage the computer and its resources

• To design user interfaces

• To create multimedia content

• To develop web applications

Which of the following is an example of application software?

• Word processing software

• Operating system

• Device driver

• Kernel

What is the role of the user interface in an operating system?

• To allow the user to communicate with the hardware and software of the system

• To manage memory allocation

• To control peripheral devices

• To load and unload applications

Which component of the operating system manages device drivers?

• Application interface

• User interface

• Kernel

• Hardware interface

What is the role of the hardware interface in an operating system?

• To manage software applications

• To connect physical components like CPU and memory

• To provide internet connectivity

• To enhance graphics performance

Which type of operating system allows only one person to run one program at a time?

• Multi-user operating system

• Single user, multitasking application operating system

• Single user, single application operating system

• Multiprocessing operating system

What is a characteristic of a single user, multitasking application operating system?

• Only one application can run at a time

• Multiple users can access the system simultaneously

• Several applications can run at the same time

• It is used only in mobile phones

In a multi-user operating system, what must be managed to optimize processor use?

• Graphics rendering

• User interface design

• Memory, processing, and data requests

• Internet bandwidth

What happens in multiprogramming when a program is unable to execute?

• The system shuts down

• The operating system switches to another program

• The program is deleted

• The user is logged out