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1
What does a compiler do?
Translates all code at once
Draws pictures
Translates line by line
Sends emails
2
Which OS feature allows multiple users?
Disk cleanup
User management
Firewall
Spreadsheet
3
Why use high-level languages?
Only for experts
Hard to debug
Slower to code
Easier to write and understand
4
What is a benefit of robust software?
Fewer bugs and crashes
Larger files
Slower speed
More ads
5
Which utility helps organize disk space?
Text editor
Disk defragmentation
Web browser
Spreadsheet
6
Which produces an executable file?
Compiler
Spreadsheet
Debugger
Interpreter
7
What does an interpreter do?
Plays music
Deletes files
Translates all at once
Translates code line by line
8
Which utility protects against viruses?
Text editor
Web browser
Spreadsheet
Anti-malware
9
What is the purpose of code reviews?
Find bugs and improve quality
Play games
Send emails
Draw pictures
10
Which is NOT a function of an OS?
Managing memory
Handling files
Running applications
Cooking food
11
What is the main role of an operating system?
Run antivirus
Design websites
Create documents
Manage hardware and software
12
What does backup software do?
Sends emails
Plays music
Deletes files
Creates copies of data
13
Which task is part of file management in an OS?
Printing documents
Browsing the web
Organizing files into folders
Sending emails
14
What is an audit trail?
A game level
Record of system activity
A hiking path
A music playlist
15
Which is faster at runtime?
HTML
Interpreted code
Compiled code
Spreadsheet
16
Which OS component handles keyboard input?
Peripheral manager
File manager
Debugger
Compiler
17
What does disk defragmentation do?
Installs software
Deletes files
Sends emails
Reorganizes files for efficiency
18
Which is easier for debugging?
Interpreter
Firewall
Disk cleanup
Compiler
19
Which is NOT a utility software?
Anti-virus
Video game
Disk defragmenter
Backup tool
20
Which utility compresses files?
Data compression
Firewall
Text editor
Spreadsheet
21
What is multitasking in an OS?
Typing fast
Drawing pictures
Sending emails
Running multiple programs at once
22
Which utility checks for file corruption?
Compiler
File repair
Debugger
Firewall
23
Peripheral management controls...
Web browsers
Text editors
Input/output devices
Spreadsheets
24
Which helps identify vulnerabilities?
Spreadsheet
Web browser
Audit trails
Text editor
25
Which of these is an example of an OS?
HTML
Python
Photoshop
Linux
26
What is a low-level language?
HTML
Close to machine code
Easy for humans
Spreadsheet
27
Which utility helps recover lost files?
Web browser
Compiler
File repair
Debugger
28
User management in an OS includes...
Playing music
Sending messages
Creating user accounts
Drawing graphics
29
What is the purpose of utility software?
Maintain and optimize system
Design websites
Play games
Write essays
30
Which is a high-level language?
Binary
Machine code
Assembly
Python
31
What is a high-level language?
Machine language
Binary code
Easy for humans to read
Electric signals
32
Why use data compression?
Delete files
Increase file size
Slow down system
Save storage space
33
Why is robust software important?
To play music
To avoid crashes and errors
To browse the web
To look pretty
34
What does process management involve?
Handling running programs
Editing images
Writing code
Sending emails
35
Which is a low-level language?
Assembly
Java
Scratch
Python