Computer Software and Operating Systems Quiz

Explore computer software and operating systems with these 15 quiz questions covering system software, compilers, scheduling algorithms, and more.

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What is the primary function of an operating system?

To manage hardware resources and provide services for applications

To create documents and spreadsheets

To design graphical user interfaces

To develop software applications

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

Operating System

Word Processor

Device Drivers

Utility Programs

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What is the purpose of an antivirus software?

To enhance system performance

To prevent unauthorized access to the system

To protect against and remove malicious software

To organize files and folders

8 answered

Which of the following is NOT a programming language?

Python

Java

Linux

C++

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What is the purpose of an IDE (Integrated Development Environment)?

To provide a platform for playing video games

To write and test software efficiently

To manage system files and folders

To secure network connections

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What is the role of a compiler in software development?

To translate high-level code into machine code

To execute programs

To debug software

To manage memory allocation

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Which of the following is a preemptive scheduling algorithm used in operating systems?

First-Come, First-Served (FCFS)

Shortest Job Next (SJN)

Round Robin

Priority Scheduling

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What is a shell in the context of an operating system?

A graphical user interface for operating systems

A hardware component that protects the system from external threats

A command-line interpreter that allows users to interact with the operating system

A virtual environment used to isolate applications

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What is the purpose of version control software?

To manage different versions of software projects

To control the speed of the system

To monitor network traffic

To encrypt sensitive data

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What is the purpose of a device driver?

To control the input/output operations of peripheral devices

To manage user accounts and permissions

To encrypt and decrypt data

To compile source code into machine code

5 answered

#11

What is virtual memory?

A memory management technique that allows a computer to compensate for physical memory shortages by temporarily transferring data from RAM to disk storage

A type of RAM that simulates a physical disk drive

A file system used in cloud computing

A technique used in virtual reality applications

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#12

What is the difference between application software and system software?

Application software manages hardware resources, while system software provides services to applications

System software is used by end-users, while application software runs in the background

Application software is used for system maintenance, while system software performs specific tasks for end-users

System software controls computer hardware, while application software performs specific tasks for end-users

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#13

What is the purpose of a disk defragmenter utility?

To protect the system from malware attacks

To optimize disk performance by rearranging fragmented files

To manage network connections

To compress files and folders

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#14

What is the purpose of RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks)?

To optimize processor performance

To improve network security

To enhance data storage reliability and performance through data redundancy and parallelism

To manage system backups

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#15

What is the purpose of a BIOS update?

To install new software applications

To enhance system security

To upgrade the firmware of the motherboard

To optimize network performance

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Computer Software and Operating Systems Quiz

What is the primary function of an operating system?

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

What is the purpose of an antivirus software?

Which of the following is NOT a programming language?

What is the purpose of an IDE (Integrated Development Environment)?

What is the role of a compiler in software development?

Which of the following is a preemptive scheduling algorithm used in operating systems?

What is a shell in the context of an operating system?

What is the purpose of version control software?

What is the purpose of a device driver?

What is virtual memory?

What is the difference between application software and system software?

What is the purpose of a disk defragmenter utility?

What is the purpose of RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks)?

What is the purpose of a BIOS update?

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