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Homework questions
Q1
The operating system for a computer does the following:
A.
manages the disks and files
B.
manages the computer's resources
C.
manages the computer's memory
D.
all of the above
E.
none of the above
System Software refers to the programs that _____ computer
resources at a low level :
A.
Fix and remove
B.
Arrange and destroy
C.
Manage and repair
D.
Delete and operate
Q2
Q3
Software is generally divided into systems software and
______
a)
Utility programs
b)
Applications software
c)
Operating systems
d)
General purpose software
Q4
Systems software include:
a)
Compilers and word processors
b)
Desktop Publishers and interpreters
c)
Anti-virus programs and compilers
d)
Operating systems and computer games
Q5
Which of the following would not be considered utility
software
a) Virus protection
b) Temperature monitoring
c) Disk maintenance
d) Gaming
Q6
Application software consists of
a) Entertainment software
b) Productivity software
c) Specialty software
d) All of the above
Q7
Which of the following is not an operating system
a) Linux
b) Unix
c) Windows ME
d) Language translator
Q8
A payroll program is an example of specialized software
a) TRUE
b) FALSE
Q9
A GUI is
a) Text-based
b) Graphics-based
c) Label-based
d) Paste-based
Q10
Operating system that allows more than user to access the
same data is called
a) Mulitasking operating system
b) Multiuser operating system
c) Single user operating system
d) File managing operating system
Q11
The proper use of utility software can help keep a PC
running at peak efficiency.
a) TRUE
b) FALSE
Q12
Which of these is a spin-off of the popular UNIX
multiuser operating system
a) Bendix
b) Linux
c) Linus
d) Lucy
Q13
A command-driven interface is easier to
use than a graphical user interface.
a) TRUE
b) FALSE
Which of these devices is critical to effective
interaction with a GUI?
a) Printer
b) CD-ROM
c) Mouse
d) scanner
Q14
Q15
Which type of software gives the student an
opportunity to play while learning?
a) Education
b) Entertainment
c) Edutainment
d) Fun-and-learn
A word-processor is an example of general purpose
software
a) TRUE
b) FALSE
Q16
Maintaining system security is a function of an
operating sytem
a) TRUE
b) FALSE
Q17
Q18
An integrated software package
a) Can transfer data from one component to another
very easily
b) Costs less than individual applications
c) Takes up less disk space than individual
applications
d) All of the above
Q19
A folder or directory can contain
a) Files
b) Folders
c) Programs
d) All of the above
Q20
Customised software and custom-written software are the
same
a) TRUE
b) FALSE