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IGCSE O-Level Computer Science Quiz

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Computers

9th - 12th Grade

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IGCSE O-Level Computer Science Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of system software?

Perform specific user tasks

Manage computer hardware and provide a platform for applications

Provide entertainment features

Connect to the internet

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of application software?

Windows 10

Microsoft Word

Device driver

BIOS

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does an operating system use to manage memory allocation?

Paging or segmentation

File compression

Encryption algorithms

Cloud storage

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is multitasking in an operating system?

Running one program at a time

Sharing CPU time among multiple processes

Storing data on external devices

Encrypting data during execution

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What defines open-source software?

Software with restricted access to source code

Software that is freely available for modification and distribution

Software that requires a paid license

Software only for commercial use

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an open-source project?

Microsoft Office

Adobe Photoshop

Linux

Windows 11

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of encryption in software security?

Speed up software execution

Protect data by making it unreadable to unauthorized users

Compress data for storage

Install software updates

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