Software Basics Quiz

What is software?

• A programming language

• A collection of computer programs and related data

• A type of hardware

• A type of operating system

What does system software do?

• Manages and controls the operation of the computer system

• Helps users perform specific tasks

• Develops new software

• Provides security controls

Which of the following is an example of an operating system?

• Microsoft Word

• Adobe Photoshop

• Microsoft Windows

• MySQL

What is the function of utility programs?

• To manage databases

• To develop software

• To provide tools for system management

• To create graphics

What type of software helps improve individual efficiency?

• Utility software

• Programming software

• General purpose application software

• System software

What is multiprogramming?

• Running a single program at a time

• Using multiple CPUs

• Sharing resources between multiple processes

• Running multiple operating systems

What is a multi-user operating system?

• Allows only one user at a time

• Allows multiple users to access a computer concurrently

• Is designed for mobile devices

• Is used for embedded systems

What is the main purpose of a file system?

• To develop software applications

• To provide user interfaces

• To store files and manage their attributes

• To manage hardware resources

Which of the following is a characteristic of a command-line interface?

• Is only used in mobile devices

• Is more user-friendly than GUI

• Requires typing commands

• Uses graphical elements

What does the read-only attribute of a file mean?

• The file can be deleted

• The file can be modified

• The file is hidden from the user

• The file can be viewed but not changed