Worksheets1.5 - System Software
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 9mins
Which of the following best describes the Operating System?
Responsible for running computer, managing hardware, etc
Makes copies of important files and settings externally
Reorganises data on hard drive to put files back together
Allows applications to communicate with hardware
Which OS function is this? - "Software that allows applications to communicate with hardware"
User Accounts
Defragmentation
Device Drivers
File Management
Which OS function is this? - "Reorganising data on hard drive to put segments of back together"
Device Drivers
User Accounts
File Management
Defragmentation
Which OS function is this? - "Organising data into a usable hierarchical structure"
Device Drivers
File Management
User Accounts
Defragmentation
Which OS function is this? - "Allows multiple applications to be run at the same time"
Multitasking
Device Drivers
User Interface
Disk Management
Which OS function is this? - "Allows user to interact with computer system"
Device Drivers
Multitasking
User Interface
Disk Management
What does GUI stand for?
(a)
Which statement is TRUE about a Graphical User Interface?
Uses text based inputs to enter specific commands
Designed to be easy for everyday users
Runs quicker than a Command Line Interface
Makes use of input methods such as windows, icons, and menus
What does CLI stand for?
(a)
Multi-tasking allows multiple applications to run by managing which two resources?
CPU and Graphics Card
CPU and Memory
Secondary Storage and Device Drivers
Bit-coin
What year was Minecraft (version alpha) released?
2008
2009
2010
2011
Which statement best describes 'Utility' software?
Helps maintain or configure a computer
Software written to help user do various tasks
Software where source code is made freely available
Software where only compiled code is released
Which statement best describes 'Defragmentation utilities'?
Makes an external copy of computer system files and settings
Reorganises files to put segments back together and gather free space
Scrambles data to stop third-parities accessing -uses a key!
Reduces size of files so they take up less disk space
Which statement best describes 'Compression utilities'?
Makes an external copy of computer system files and settings
Reorganises files to put back together and gather free space
Scrambles data to stop third-parities accessing -uses a key!
Reduces size of files so they take up less disk space
Which statement best describes 'Encryption utilities'?
Makes an external copy of computer system files and settings
Reorganises files to put back together and gather free space
Scrambles data to stop third-parities accessing -uses a key!
Reduces size of files so they take up less disk space
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