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Test your knowledge on the fundamental concepts and functions of computer software
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What is a benefit of lossless compression?
Only for images
Reduces file size
Slows down processing
Removes data permanently
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What does encryption software do?
Repairs corrupted files
Creates backups
Compresses files
Scrambles data for security
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True or false: Utility software is not essential.
True
False
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What is incremental backup?
Only backs up images
Backs up all files
Creates a new file
Backs up changed files only
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What does memory management do?
Tracks memory usage
Controls user access
Runs applications only
Creates new files
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What is an operating system?
Software for games
A type of application
Controls hardware and software
Only for mobile devices
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What is the purpose of defragmentation?
Rearranges fragmented files
Encrypts data
Compresses files
Creates backups
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Which interface is most common?
Command-line interface
Graphical user interface
Natural-language interface
Text-based interface
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True or false: An OS allows multitasking.
False
True
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What is a command-line interface?
Uses icons and menus
Requires typed commands
Only for advanced users
Visual interface only
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What does a driver do?
Controls peripheral devices
Manages user accounts
Creates software applications
Encrypts data files
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What is the role of utility software?
Creates documents
Only for backups
Runs games
Manages computer resources
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True or false: File management is unimportant.
True
False
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What is a full backup?
Backs up changed files
Only backs up images
Backs up all files
Only backs up documents
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What does systems software do?
Controls hardware operations
Manages user accounts
Creates documents
Runs games only
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True or false: A GUI requires typing commands.
True
False
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True or false: Lossy compression retains all data.
False
True
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Which is a type of utility software?
Defragmentation tool
Internet Explorer
Microsoft Word
Paint application
