SLR14 | Hardware and Software

Which of the following best defines hardware?

• The physical components of a computer system

• The instructions that tell a computer what to do

• Programmes used for word processing

• The internet

What is software?

• The tangible parts of a computer

• The physical wiring of a computer

• The programmes and instructions that run on a computer

• The screen of a computer

Which of the following is an example of system software?

• Microsoft Word

• Windows 10

• Adobe Photoshop

• Google Chrome

Which of the following is an example of application software?

• Linux operating system

• Disk defragmenter

• Microsoft Excel

• Device driver

What is the main purpose of system software?

• To help users create documents

• To manage and control computer hardware

• To browse the internet

• To play games

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

• Operating system

• Utility programme

• Web browser

• Translator

What is the primary function of an operating system?

• To create spreadsheets

• To manage hardware and software resources

• To design graphics

• To send emails

Which of the following is a function of utility programmes?

• Managing memory allocation

• Performing specific maintenance tasks like virus scanning

• Running application software

• Translating programming languages

What is the role of translators in system software?

• To manage files and folders

• To convert code from one programming language to another

• To display graphics

• To connect to the internet

Which of the following is NOT a function of an operating system?

• Allocating memory to processes

• Compiling source code

• Managing input and output devices

• Scheduling processor time