WorksheetsY9 System software
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which of these is a main function of an Operating System (OS)?
Provides a platform to run apps.
Provides a permanent storage of data.
Provides temporary memory.
Which is a benefit of using a Graphical User Interface (GUI)?
You need to use commands to control the computer.
It has a text based interface.
You can use a mouse or finger to click on brightly coloured icons.
Which of these is a benefit of a command line interface?
More control over OS.
Bright coloured icons.
More apps.
Which one of these is not a feature of and Operating system (OS)?
File management.
Use of Utility software.
A very fast clock speed.
Why do files have an extension e.g. .jpeg
So they can be downloaded quicker.
So they can be saved correctly.
So the OS know which software to open them in.
Which one of the following best describes managing User Accounts?
Being able to give users access to certain parts of a computer system.
Being able to add new hardware to a computer system.
Being able to stop viruses attacking the computer system.
Which one of these best describes backup utilities?
Taking a copy of all of your files and settings in case they are lost.
Re-organising your files into a sensible order.
Deleting any unnecessary files to make space on the hard drive.
Which one of these best describes compression?
Making a file bigger.
Keeping files the same size.
Making a file smaller.
Why might someone encrypt a file?
To make it easier to send via the internet.
To make sure people can access it.
To stop people from accessing it.
Which of these best describes application software?
Apps that allow you to play games and do work.
Utilities that keep your computer system healthy.
Software that manages your computer system.
