What is compression? (1-4)

To reduce the size of data to save space

Windows, Icons, Menus, Pointers

Random Access Memory...

stores data & instructions, is volatile

What does a file extension do? i.e. .doc

Tells the computer which app to use to open a file

What is the main function of an operating system?

To manage computer hardware and software resources

allow peripherals to communicate with the OS

What is utility software?

Is software that configures and maintain a computer

Controls all the system files and sets permissions for them

What is the job of defragmentation software?

Rearranging fragments of a program into fewer fragments

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1
What is compression? (1-4)
To reduce the size of data to save space
To convert one file to another
To minimize the time taken for a file to be downloaded
To compress something by pressing it very hard
2
WIMP stands for....
Windows, Icons, Menus, Pointers
Windos, Input, Monitor, Point
Windows, Icons, Mice ,Pointer
Window, Interface, Monitor, Pointer
3
Disk Defragmenter is a type of what?
Application Software
BIOS
ROM
Utility Software
4
Random Access Memory...
is non - volatile
is secondary storage
stores data & instructions
is volatile
5
What type of user interface is known for its simplicity and ease of use, making it popular among casual computer users?
Touchscreen interface
Graphical user interface
Voice user interface
Command-line interface
6
What does a file extension do? i.e. .doc
Tells the computer what the file is called
Tells the computer nothing.
Tells the computer which app to use to open a file
Tells the computer how large a file is
7
What is the main function of an operating system?
To write code
To design websites
To manage computer hardware and software resources
To create video games
8
Device drivers...
allow peripherals to communicate with the OS
allow users to communicate with the OS
allow users to change settings of their peripherals
allow peripherals to work directly with the CPU
9
Which type of compression significantly reduces the file size?
Lossy
Lossless
10
Which of the following is NOT a System Software Utility Program?
Antivirus
Deframentation
File Compression
Microsoft Word
11
What is utility software?
Is software that manages a computer
Is software that fixes and runs computers
Is software that protects a computer
Is software that configures and maintain a computer
12
File management....
Deletes all unused files
Controls all the system files and sets permissions for them
Prints a list of all user files
Deletes all infected files
13
What is the job of defragmentation software?
Rearranging fragments of a program into fewer fragments
To fix broken programs
To move files in the system
To remove unwanted files
14
What type of user interface relies on text commands for users to interact with the computer system?
Touchscreen interface
Command-line interface
Voice user interface
Graphical user interface
15
Multitasking is where a computer gives the illusion of running multiple applications at the same time.
True
False

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