S2 mid year ICT revision

What is the primary purpose of BIOS in a computer?

• Load the operating system

• Perform initial hardware tests and load the bootstrap program

• Display the desktop interface

• Manage internet connections

Which software is used to create and manipulate text documents?

• Safari

• Norton Antivirus

• AutoCAD

• Microsoft Word

What does the file extension .ppt represent?

• Database file

• Presentation file

• Spreadsheet file

• Word processing file

In the context of partitioning a hard drive, what does "dual-booting" mean?

• Running two hard drives simultaneously

• Installing two operating systems on different partitions

• Combining two partitions into one

• Using a single partition for multiple operating systems

Which type of software is designed to meet specific industry needs?

• Utility software

• Specialist packages

• Operating systems

• Browsers

What does .mdb file extension represent?

• Microsoft Word Document

• Spreadsheet file

• Microsoft Access database

• Presentation file

Which of the following software cannot open a .txt file?

• Notepad

• Microsoft Word

• Excel

• BIOS

Which operating system is open-source?

• Windows

• maCOS

• Linux

• iOS

If POST detects a problem with a hardware component, what happens?

• The system ignores it and boosts up

• An error message or beep code is produced

• The BIOS automatically fixes the issue

• The hardware is disabled

What type of software is WinRAR?

• Application software

• Utility software

• Game software

• Operating system