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IGCSE_CS - Chapter 4 (Software)
IGCSE_CS - Chapter 4 (Software)
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What is the function of a device driver?
To manage storage devices
To translate high-level programming code
To communicate between hardware and the operating system
To provide an interface for the user
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Which of the following is NOT an example of utility software?
Backup Software
Encryption Software
Disk Defragmenter
Media Player
3
Which utility software is used to improve the performance of a fragmented hard disk?
Task Manager
Firewall
Antivirus software
Disk Defragmenter
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Which of the following is NOT an example of system software?
Operating System
Disk Cleanup Tool
File Management System
Word Processor
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What is the main function of system software?
To browse the internet
To manage hardware and software resources
To allow the user to perform specific tasks
To create and edit documents
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Which of these is a characteristic of a Graphical User Interface (GUI)?
Commands are typed using a keyboard
Only used in supercomputers
Requires less processing power than CLI
Uses windows, icons, menus, and pointers (WIMP)
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What is the purpose of virtual memory?
To increase the size of RAM permanently
To use hard disk space as temporary RAM when needed
To allow the CPU to execute instructions faster
To store frequently used applications
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Why is an assembler needed in programming?
To interpret programming languages
To execute compiled programs
To convert assembly language into machine code
To convert high-level language to machine code
