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Which of the following is NOT true about low-level languages?
They consist of machine code and assembly language
They are portable across different hardware systems
Machine code is CPU-specific
Assembly language uses mnemonic codes
2
Which of the following is NOT an example of system software?
Device drivers
Operating system
Disk defragmenter
Spreadsheet software
3
Which of the following is TRUE about mobile phones and tablets in relation to the operating system?
They use a smaller version of Microsoft Windows.
They store the OS on a hard disk drive (HDD).
They store the OS on a solid-state device.
They do not require an OS to function.
4
Which of the following is an example of application software?
operating system
word processing software
anti-virus software
utility software
5
Which of the following are two categories of software?
software and hardware
application and system
application and operating system
system and word processor
6
Which translator is used to convert assembly language into machine code?
Code editor
Compiler
Interpreter
Assembler
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Spreadsheet software are used for
run the computer system
Spreadsheet software is used to organise and manipulate numerical data
analyse data
Word processing software is used to manipulate a text document
8
Linkers are examples of:
utility software
system software
application system
operating system
9
Which type of translator converts an entire program into machine code at once?
A.Debugger
Compiler
Interpreter
Assembler
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What type of memory is the BIOS stored in?
ROM
Flash memory
RAM
EEPROM
11
Which input device is commonly used in GUIs to interact with the system?
Joystick
Mouse
icons
Microphone
12
Every peripheral device attached to the computer must have a device driver before it can communicate with the OS
True
False
13
What makes low-level programming languages difficult to use?
They are portable across systems
They require no knowledge of computer architecture
They are written in binary or mnemonic codes
They are easier to debug
14
What does the operating system need in order to communicate with peripheral devices while an application is running?
The CMOS chip
The BIOS settings
User data
Device drivers
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Which of these options describes a task carried out by the operating system?
booting up the computer motherboard when the computer is powered up
handling the HTTPS requests from a website
allocating memory to competing applications running on a computer system
preventing unauthorised access to a computer system
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What does an interpreter do?
Provides automatic correction for syntax errors
Converts machine code into assembly language
Compiles code into an executable file
Translates and executes code line by line
17
What is the process called when part of the operating system is loaded into RAM when a computer is turned on?
Running an application
Booting up
Shutting down
Rebooting
18
Which component is responsible for identifying the secondary storage device that contains the OS during startup?
BIOS
RAM
CPU
Hard drive
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What technology does a typical GUI use to allow interaction with the computer?
Text-based commands
Speech recognition
Binary code
WIMP (Windows, Icons, Menus, and Pointing Device)
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What is the primary purpose of application software?
To control and allocate hardware resources
To provide a platform for other software to run
To manage and maintain the operating system
To perform specific tasks using the computer’s resources
21
which of the following is an example of utility software?
microsoft word
windows 11
compilers
screensavers
22
What must happen before servicing an interrupt?
The interrupt must be ignored until the task finishes
The Program Counter (PC) is reset
The system must shut down
The status of the current task being run must be saved
23
What is the name of the small program that helps load the operating system into RAM during startup?
Application manager
Boot manager
Bootstrap loader
Operating system loader
24
Which of the following is a feature of most IDEs?
Code editor
Virus scanner
Presentation builder
File compressor
25
Which chip stores the BIOS settings?
CMOS
RAM
EEPROM
SSD
26
Which of the following is a disadvantage of using a CLI?
It is faster than a GUI.
It is suitable for non-technical users.
It uses a graphical interface for user interaction.
It requires the user to learn a number of commands.
27
What is an interrupt in computing?
The interruption of the computer system
instructions sent from the RAM to the CPU
Commands sent from the keyboard to the CPU
A signal sent from a device demanding attention from the microprocessor
28
What does pretty printing in an IDE refer to?
Colour coding and structuring program code for readability
Creating graphical elements for a program
Generating graphical user interfaces
Compressing program files
29
What type of software would you use to edit a photo?
Photo editing software
Spreadsheet software
Compilers
Device drivers
30
What is the output from a GUI typically provided through?
Commands typed by the user
Speakers and monitors
A printout on paper
Text displayed on a monitor
31
Which of the following is an example of a high-level programming language?
Assembly language
Python
Binary
Machine code
32
Which of the following is an example of a Command Line Interface (CLI)?
Clicking icons on a desktop
Typing commands on a keyboard
Dragging windows with a mouse
Selecting items from a menu
33
Which system software is responsible for translating programming languages into machine code?
Internet browsers
Compilers
Disk repair software
Operating system
34
Where do most computers store the operating system?
CPU
RAM
solid state drive (SSD)
ROM
35
What is the primary characteristic of high-level programming languages?
Hard to debug
Written in binary
Machine-dependent
Closer to natural language
36
What is a buffer used for in a computer system?
Storing data permanently
It is used to store video downloaded from the internet
Temporarily storing data while it is being moved from one place to another
It is used during the booting up of the computer.
37
Device drivers are examples of:
application software
hardware
system software
system
38
You can use microsoft excel without an operating system
True
False
39
Which of these is the correct name for the operating system function that allows many programs to run simultaneously?
embedded system
multitasking
utility program
application package
40
database managment software are examples of:
systems
hardware
system software
application software
41
Which of the following best describes system software?
A single program like NotePad
Software that allows users to perform specific tasks
A set of programs to control and manage hardware operations
Software used for entertainment purposes
42
What is the primary purpose of an Integrated Development Environment (IDE)?
To manage disk fragmentation
To convert code into assembly language
To simplify and support program development
To execute a program without debugging
43
What is the purpose of a translator in programming?
To convert high-level code into machine code
To debug a program
To edit code written by other programmers
To manage hardware resources
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Which of the following is an example of an operating system?
linkers
windows OS
windows 11
defragmentation software
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What is the function of the auto-correction feature in an IDE?
Compressing files for storage
Running code directly
Translating code into machine code
Highlighting syntax errors and suggesting corrections
