Types of Software (part 2)

Question 1

What is the main function of firmware?

Accepted Answer

To control hardware at a low level

Question 2

What happens when an interrupt occurs during the execution of a program?

Accepted Answer

The CPU stops executing the current program and executes the ISR

Question 3

What is the role of an operating system?

Accepted Answer

To manage hardware and software resources

Question 4

What is the primary function of utility software?

Accepted Answer

To help maintain, enhance, and troubleshoot a computer system

Question 5

Which of these is NOT a function of an operating system?

Accepted Answer

Compiling code

Question 6

What is firmware?

Accepted Answer

A type of software embedded in hardware

Question 7

What does an interrupt request (IRQ) do?

Accepted Answer

Requests CPU attention

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of firmware?

Accepted Answer

BIOS

Question 9

Which software type is essential for booting a computer?

Accepted Answer

Firmware

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the function of an operating system’s kernel?

Accepted Answer

It manages the resources and communication between hardware and software

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of system software?

Accepted Answer

Windows 10

Question 12

Which type of software is chosen by users to perform specific tasks?

Accepted Answer

Application software

Question 13

What type of software is used to back up files automatically?

Accepted Answer

Utility software

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a common category of application software?

Accepted Answer

Defragmentation

Question 15

What is an interrupt in computer systems?

Accepted Answer

A signal that temporarily halts the CPU’s current activities

Question 16

What are the two main categories of software?

Accepted Answer

System software and Application software

Question 17

Which type of software is responsible for handling interrupts?

Accepted Answer

System software

Question 18

Which of these is an example of utility software?

Accepted Answer

Task Manager

Question 19

What is the purpose of an interrupt handler?

Accepted Answer

To process the interrupt and resume normal operations

Question 20

Which software manages the execution of other programs?

Accepted Answer

System software

Questions 20