Duplicate of AQA GCSE (9-1) Computer Science: 4.2 - Application and System Software

Question 1

Which of the following is a utility program?

Accepted Answer

Anti-Virus Software

Question 2

Which interface would most likely be used at a cashpoint?

Accepted Answer

Menu Interface

Question 3

Which of the following is not an example of 'Off-The-Shelf' software?

Accepted Answer

Company-Specific Accounting Program

Question 4

Which is the following is not a brand of OS?

Accepted Answer

Microsoft Office

Question 5

T or F: One of the functions of the operating system is to provide a user interface...

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

Which of the following would not need a driver installed?

Accepted Answer

Hard disk

Question 7

Which utility keeps a record of all the hardware and details of the OS; e.g. make, clock speed?

Accepted Answer

System Information

Question 8

Which of the following best describes an operating system...

Accepted Answer

Software which allows the computer to run as a useful device

Question 9

T or F: A task of the OS is to sort out where to store data on the hard disk...

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

T or F: All computers and computerised devices need an operating system...

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

T or F: The OS loads and removes applications and data into RAM...

Accepted Answer

True

Question 12

Which interface allows users to open applications by clicking on icons on the desktop?

Accepted Answer

GUI

Question 13

T or F: Devices such as smart phones work without an operating system...

Accepted Answer

False

Question 14

Which of the following do operating systems control?

Accepted Answer

Memory Management

Question 15

T or F: The operating system deals with security, such as usernames and passwords...

Accepted Answer

True

Question 16

Which utility would search for and remove old installation details and temporary files?

Accepted Answer

System Cleanup

Question 17

In order to use a printer, the operating system will need the correct...

Accepted Answer

Driver

Question 18

The software and programs that you use everyday on your home computer would be classed as...?

Accepted Answer

Application software

Question 19

Software and hardware cannot communicate without...?

Accepted Answer

An Operating Software

Question 20

The operating system utility programs and drivers are part of...?

Accepted Answer

System software

Question 21

Fragmented disks can cause a computer to...?

Accepted Answer

Run More Slowly

Question 22

T or F: If you never load applications onto your home computer, you won't need a normal OS...

Accepted Answer

False

Question 23

T or F: The OS is responsible for moving data to and from the hard disk...

Accepted Answer

True

Duplicate of AQA GCSE (9-1) Computer Science: 4.2 - Application and System Software

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Duplicate of AQA GCSE (9-1) Computer Science: 4.2 - Application and System Software

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