14. Which statement about system software is true?

B. It controls and manages hardware resources

6. What is the primary purpose of utility software?

B. To help maintain and optimize computer system performance

8. What does disk cleanup utility software do?

C. Removes unnecessary and temporary files

15. Which statement about mobile applications is TRUE?

C. They are designed specifically for mobile devices

1. What is the primary purpose of application software?

b. To perform specific tasks for users

B. Software permanently programmed into hardware devices

11. Which of the following best describes the main purpose of firmware?

B. To store user files and documents

13. Which of the following best describes application software?

B. Programs designed for users to perform specific tasks

5. What can happen if firmware becomes corrupted?

A. The device might stop working completely

10. What is firmware?

B. Software permanently programmed into a device's hardware

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14. Which statement about system software is true?
A. It is only used for gaming applications
C. It is the same as application software
B. It controls and manages hardware resources
D. It requires user interaction to function
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6. What is the primary purpose of utility software?
C. To play games and entertainment
B. To help maintain and optimize computer system performance
D. To browse the internet
A. To create documents and spreadsheets
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3. What type of application software would be most appropriate for analyzing large sets of numerical data?
c. Media player
d. Web browser
a. Spreadsheet software
b. Text editor
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2. What category of application software would you use to create a birthday invitation?
b. Database software
c. Graphics design software
a. Spreadsheet software
d. Antivirus software
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8. What does disk cleanup utility software do?
B. Organizes files on the hard drive
D. Updates system drivers
C. Removes unnecessary and temporary files
A. Removes viruses from the computer
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15. Which statement about mobile applications is TRUE?
C. They are designed specifically for mobile devices
A. They can only be installed on computers
B. They are only used for entertainment
D. They always require an internet connection
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1. What is the primary purpose of application software?
c. To control the computer's operating system
a. To manage hardware components
b. To perform specific tasks for users
d. To format the hard drive
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4. What is firmware?
A. type of computer virus
C. A physical component of a computer
B. Software permanently programmed into hardware devices
D. A type of internet browser
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7. Which of the following is NOT a common type of utility software?
C. Disk defragmenter
D. File compression tool
A. Antivirus software
B. Word processor
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11. Which of the following best describes the main purpose of firmware?
C. To control basic hardware operations
A. To protect against computer viruses
D. To play video game
B. To store user files and documents
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9. Which of these typically requires a device driver?
B. An email message
D. A folder on your desktop
C. A computer mouse
A. A text document
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13. Which of the following best describes application software?
D. The basic input/output system of a computer
A. Software that directly interacts with computer hardware
C. The physical components of a computer system
B. Programs designed for users to perform specific tasks
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5. What can happen if firmware becomes corrupted?
B. The device will run faster
C. The screen will turn blue
A. The device might stop working completely
D. The battery will last longer
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12. Which of these devices commonly contains firmware?
A. Paper notebooks
B. USB cables
D. Pencils
C. Digital cameras
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10. What is firmware?
A. A type of computer virus
D. A type of computer monitor
B. Software permanently programmed into a device's hardware
C. A removable storage device

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