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WorksheetsIGCSE Software 1
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
Select all the examples of operating systems (OSs) ...
Linux
iOS
Android
Chrome
Python
Select all the examples of application software ...
Photoshop
Windows 10
Chrome
Anti-virus
OneNote
Select all the examples of utility or system software ...
Disk defragmenter
Registry Clean-up
MacOS X
Edge Browser
File compressor
Where is the operating system stored when the device is powered off?
Primary Storage
Secondary storage
RAM
The type of software that provides usability and is generally useful for computer owners
System software
firmware
applications software
Utility software
The OS is an example of this type of software
System software
firmware
applications software
Utility software
software designed to help analyze, configure, optimize or maintain a computer.
System software
firmware
applications software
Utility software
Antivirus and defraggers are examples of this kind of software
System software
firmware
applications software
Utility software
software that provides basic machine instructions that allow the hardware to function
System software
firmware
applications software
Utility software
Every peripheral will have this software installed onto ROM
System software
firmware
applications software
Utility software
prioritising processes based on control signals that the I/O device sends and receives which is managed by the OS
Interpretors
Systems Interrupts
User Interface (UI)
Defragging
Managed by the OS, this provides the immediate environment for the user to interact with the computer system
Interpretors
Systems Interrupts
User Interface (UI)
Defragging
the process of rearranging the data on a storage medium, such as a hard disk drive to organise data and create space
Interpretors
Systems Interrupts
User Interface (UI)
Defragging
POST is short for
Power On Self Test
Power Off Self Test
Program On Self test
Program Off Self Test
Which is NOT a function of Operating Systems?
Booting the Computer
Networking
Streaming content
Device Management
Why do we need system interrupts?
To provide additional information to the user
To enable the CPU to rest and recharge
To prioritise the processing of instructions
To ensure that the CPU is working properly
