System Software

Question 1

Which of these is an example of a utility program?

Accepted Answer

Antivirus software

Question 2

Which system software helps protect against unauthorized access?

Accepted Answer

Firewall

Question 3

What is the difference between system software and application software?

Accepted Answer

System s/w runs the computer; application s/w helps the user do tasks

Question 4

What is the main function of an operating system?

Accepted Answer

Manage hardware and software resources

Question 5

Which system software is used to improve the performance of a hard disk?

Accepted Answer

Disk Defragmenter

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT an example of system software?

Accepted Answer

Word Processor

Question 7

What is the purpose of a device driver?

Accepted Answer

Allow the OS to communicate with hardware

Question 8

Which one is NOT a function of an operating system?

Accepted Answer

Word processing

Question 9

An example of open-source system software is:

Accepted Answer

Ubuntu Linux

Question 10

Which software would be responsible for managing CPU scheduling?

Accepted Answer

Operating System

Question 11

What does the term "multitasking" in an OS refer to?

Accepted Answer

Running multiple applications at the same time

Question 12

What does the term 'virtual memory' mean?

Accepted Answer

Using hard drive space as additional RAM

Question 13

Which type of system software manages communication between hardware and software?

Accepted Answer

Driver

Question 14

What does GUI stand for in operating systems?

Accepted Answer

Graphical User Interface

Question 15

Which of the following is a function of utility software?

Accepted Answer

Performing maintenance tasks

Question 16

Which of the following helps in managing files and folders?

Accepted Answer

File Management System

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