What are the two types of systems software focused on in the workbook?

Operating systems and utility system software

Applications software and web browsers

Utility system software and video games

Operating systems and graphic design software

What is the main purpose of systems software?

To provide an interface between the user, applications software, and hardware

To create new hardware components

How does systems software help in disk and file management?

By sending and retrieving data to and from memory

By creating new files automatically

By deleting all files regularly

What role does systems software play in operating and controlling computer hardware?

It tells the hardware what to do

What is the primary function of an operating system?

To manage a computer's basic functions

To create software applications

Which type of user interface uses text commands at a prompt?

Command driven/line interface (CLI)

What is an advantage of a command driven interface?

It uses less memory and processing power than a GUI

It requires more memory than a GUI

It is more expensive than a GUI

What is a disadvantage of a command driven interface?

It takes time to learn all the commands

It is faster to learn than a GUI

Commands are not case sensitive

It provides visual prompts for every command

Which of the following is an advantage of using a GUI?

Easier to use than a command-driven interface

Uses less memory and processing power

Faster for experienced programmers

What is a disadvantage of using a GUI?

Uses more memory and processing power

Requires learning complicated commands

Less intuitive for general public

Limited to text-based interactions

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

To manage how the memory (RAM) is used

To increase the speed of the CPU

To enhance the graphics performance

To improve internet connectivity

Why is it important for the CPU to have multiple commands lined up?

To allow the CPU to work at full capacity

To reduce the power consumption

To increase the size of the RAM

To improve the quality of the display

What does multitasking allow users to do on a computer?

Use multiple applications simultaneously

Use only one application at a time

Increase the computer's storage capacity

Improve the computer's sound quality

What is the role of device drivers in peripheral management?

They allow peripherals to communicate with the computer.

They are used to write software applications.

They control the operating system.

In a hierarchical file system, what is the root directory?

The main folder containing all other directories

What is the primary function of utility software?

To perform a specific function to improve efficiency or security of the computer

To create documents and spreadsheets

To design graphics and animations

What is the purpose of encryption software?

To secure data by converting it into a code

To display images on the screen

What does a firewall do in a computer system?

It protects against unauthorized access

It compresses files to save space

It cleans the disk of unnecessary files

It displays a screensaver when the computer is idle

What is the primary function of encryption software?

To convert data into an unreadable format which only authorized users can decode

To convert data into a readable format for everyone

Why is encryption considered an effective security measure?

It protects data even after being intercepted by unauthorized users

It prevents data from being stored

It allows data to be accessed by everyone

What problem does defragmentation software solve?

It reorganizes files so that pieces of data are put back together to improve speed of retrieval

It increases the size of the storage

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30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of an operating system?

To manage hardware and software resources

To create documents

To browse the internet

To design graphics

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a function of utility software?

Word processing

Data compression

Video editing

Web browsing

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a function of application software?

Word processing

Data compression

Video editing

Web browsing

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does defragmentation do?

Increases internet speed

Organizes files on a disk, physically

Encrypts data

Compresses files

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which component of an operating system manages user interactions?

User interface

File management

Memory management

Peripheral management

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of systems software?

To entertain users

To run a computer's hardware and application programs

To create graphics

To browse the internet

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a type of systems software?

translator software

Operating systems

Utility system software

Web browsers

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1.5_assessment_Operating System Quiz

What is the primary purpose of an operating system?

Which of the following is a function of utility software?

Which of the following is a function of application software?

What does defragmentation do?

Which component of an operating system manages user interactions?

What is the primary purpose of systems software?

Which of the following is NOT a type of systems software?

What are the two types of systems software focused on in the workbook?

What is the main purpose of systems software?

Which of the following is a function of systems software?

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