What is an embedded system?

Computers built into other devices

Computers embedded into computers

User Applications and Operating Systems

An Operating System is...

The most common type of system software

Used for creating graphs and docutments

Only found in desktop computers

What is the primary function of an operating system?

To manage hardware and software resources

To create software applications

To provide internet connectivity

Explain how the CPU and RAM work together to execute a program.

The CPU processes instructions while RAM stores the data and instructions temporarily.

The CPU stores data while RAM processes it.

RAM processes instructions while the CPU stores data.

Both CPU and RAM store data permanently.

Compare and contrast system software and application software.

System software includes operating systems, while application software includes programs like word processors.

System software is used for specific tasks, while application software manages hardware.

Both system and application software are used to manage hardware.

Application software is essential for the computer to run, while system software is optional.

What are the key differences between LAN (Local Area Network) and WAN (Wide Area Network)?

LAN is typically faster and more secure than WAN.

LAN covers a large geographical area, while WAN covers a small area.

WAN is used for home networks, while LAN is used for business networks.

LAN uses wireless connections, while WAN uses wired connections.

Explain the importance of data backup and recovery in data storage management.

It helps in retrieving lost or corrupted data.

It ensures data is permanently deleted.

It reduces the need for data storage.

Analyze the impact of using solid-state drives (SSDs) over hard disk drives (HDDs) in terms of performance and reliability.

SSDs are faster and more reliable than HDDs.

SSDs are slower but more reliable than HDDs.

HDDs are faster but less reliable than SSDs.

Both SSDs and HDDs have the same performance and reliability.

Evaluate the effectiveness of different operating systems (e.g., Windows, macOS, Linux) for various types of users (e.g., gamers, developers, business professionals).

Different operating systems have strengths suited to different user needs.

macOS is best for developers, while Windows is best for gamers.

Linux is best for business professionals, while macOS is best for gamers.

What is the purpose of the BIOS in a computer system?

To initialize and test hardware components during startup

What is the function of a firewall in a network?

To monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic

Explain the difference between volatile and non-volatile memory.

Non-volatile memory retains data when power is off, volatile does not.

Volatile memory retains data when power is off, non-volatile does not.

Both retain data when power is off.

Neither retains data when power is off.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which is not a type of System software?

Device drivers

Utility programs

Applications

Operating systems

2.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The 2 types of Software are:

Operating System

System

Business

Application

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which one of these is best describes application software?

Software used to carry out

tasks e.g. web browser.

Software to help keep your

computer healthy e.g. anti-virus.

Software that allows you to use your computer and install other software.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which one of these best describes utility software?

Software used to carry out

tasks e.g. web browser.

Software to help keep your

computer healthy e.g. anti-virus.

Software that allows you to use your computer and install other software.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Software is a series of ____________ that tells a computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them.

data

information

instruction

utility

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

____________a set of programs containing instructions that work together to coordinate all the activities among computer hardware resources

Operating system

System Software

Application software

Utility program

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

_____________is a type of system software allows that allow a user to perform maintenance-type tasks

Operating system

System Software

Application software

Utility program

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Operating System

53 questions

Which is not a type of System software?

The 2 types of Software are:

Which one of these is best describes application software?

Which one of these best describes utility software?

Software is a series of ____________ that tells a computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them.

____________a set of programs containing instructions that work together to coordinate all the activities among computer hardware resources

_____________is a type of system software allows that allow a user to perform maintenance-type tasks

Which of the following is NOT an Operating System

What is an embedded system?

Which is NOT a utility program?

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