ITF Unit 2 System Administration Test Review

What is the primary purpose of an operating system?

• To manage hardware and software resources

• To create user accounts

• To perform security audits

• To design software applications

Which of the following is a type of software that allows multiple platforms to run the same application?

• Single-platform software

• Cross-platform software

• System software

• Device management software

What is the main function of application software?

• To manage system resources

• To perform specific user tasks

• To protect against viruses

• To manage user accounts

Which of the following is a method of protecting software?

• System hardening

• Device management

• Memory management

• File system management

What is the purpose of performing security audits?

• To ensure compliance with security policies

• To create user interfaces

• To manage file systems

• To design application software

What is the role of user permissions in a system?

• To control access to resources

• To manage hardware devices

• To perform full backups

• To create software patches

Which type of backup involves copying all data to a storage device?

• Full Backup

• Incremental Backup

• System Backup

• Application Backup

What is the main benefit of cross-platform software?

• It can run on multiple operating systems

• It is easier to install

• It requires less memory

• It is more secure

What is the function of system software?

• To manage and control computer hardware

• To create user accounts

• To perform security audits

• To design software applications

What is the purpose of a user account in a system?

• To provide personalized access and settings

• To manage hardware resources

• To perform software updates

• To create security patches