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What is the main role of an administrator account?

• To manage hardware drivers only

• To provide top-level access to manage settings and users

• To store files securely

• To run application software

What is meant by cloud computing?

• Using servers on the internet to provide services

• Storing files only on local storage

• Running programs without software

• Connecting computers using cables

What best describes online storage services?

• Temporary memory used by applications

• A type of removable storage

• Internet-based servers used to store files

• Software that organises files

What is a network operating system (NOS)?

• An operating system that supports and manages networks

• Software used only for gaming

• A program used to scan networks for viruses

• A type of utility software

Which statement best defines an operating system?

• A program used to create documents

• Hardware used for data processing

• Software that manages hardware and allows applications to run

• A utility used for maintenance tasks

What is the purpose of utilities software?

• To replace application software

• To help maintain and manage system performance

• To allow users to write programs

• To control network security only

What is software?

• The physical components of a computer

• Data stored in memory

• Output produced by a computer

• A set of instructions that tells a computer what to do

What is the function of a device driver?

• To scan the computer for viruses

• To organise files on a disk

• To allow the operating system to communicate with hardware

• To manage user accounts

What is defragmentation used for?

• Encrypting files

• Reorganising files so parts are stored together on a disk

• Removing viruses

• Backing up data

What is a hard disc drive (HDD) mainly used for?

• Processing instructions

• Displaying information

• Storing data

• Printing documents