System Software Quiz

What is one of the primary functions of an operating system?

• To manage hardware resources

• To create web pages

• To design graphics

• To write code

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

• Operating System

• Device Driver

• Word Processor

• Utility Program

What is an example of system software?

• Microsoft Excel

• Adobe Photoshop

• Windows 10

• Google Chrome

What is the main purpose of a device driver?

• To enhance the graphics of a game

• To allow the operating system to communicate with hardware

• To manage user accounts

• To create backups of files

Which of the following is a function of utility programs?

• Running applications

• Managing system resources

• Performing maintenance tasks

• Compiling code

How does an operating system manage memory?

• By storing files on the hard drive

• By allocating and deallocating memory space

• By creating user accounts

• By running applications

Which type of system software is responsible for file management?

• Operating System

• Device Driver

• Application Software

• Firmware

If a computer cannot recognize a printer, what might be the issue?

• The printer is turned off

• The device driver is missing or outdated

• The printer is out of ink

• The computer is too old

What is the relationship between an operating system and application software?

• Application software runs independently of the operating system

• The operating system manages the hardware for application software

• Application software is a type of operating system

• The operating system is created by application software

Which of the following criteria would you use to evaluate the effectiveness of a utility program?

• Its ability to create graphics

• Its speed in performing maintenance tasks

• Its compatibility with different operating systems

• Its user interface design