#1
What is the primary function of an operating system?
To manage hardware resources and provide services for applications
ExplanationManages hardware resources and provides services for applications.
#2
Which of the following is NOT an example of system software?
Word Processor
ExplanationWord Processor is an application software.
#3
What is the purpose of an antivirus software?
To protect against and remove malicious software
ExplanationProtects against and removes malicious software.
#4
Which of the following is NOT a programming language?
Linux
ExplanationLinux is an operating system, not a programming language.
#5
What is the purpose of an IDE (Integrated Development Environment)?
To write and test software efficiently
ExplanationFacilitates efficient writing and testing of software.
#6
What is the role of a compiler in software development?
To translate high-level code into machine code
ExplanationTranslates high-level code into machine code.
#7
Which of the following is a preemptive scheduling algorithm used in operating systems?
Round Robin
ExplanationRound Robin is a preemptive scheduling algorithm.
#8
What is a shell in the context of an operating system?
A command-line interpreter that allows users to interact with the operating system
ExplanationA command-line interpreter for interacting with the OS.
#9
What is the purpose of version control software?
To manage different versions of software projects
ExplanationManages different versions of software projects.
#10
What is the purpose of a device driver?
To control the input/output operations of peripheral devices
ExplanationControls I/O operations of peripheral devices.
#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
ExplanationAllows the computer to compensate for memory shortages by using disk storage.
#12
What is the difference between application software and system software?
System software controls computer hardware, while application software performs specific tasks for end-users
ExplanationSystem software controls hardware, while application software performs tasks for end-users.
#13
What is the purpose of a disk defragmenter utility?
To optimize disk performance by rearranging fragmented files
ExplanationOptimizes disk performance by rearranging fragmented files.
#14
What is the purpose of RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks)?
To enhance data storage reliability and performance through data redundancy and parallelism
ExplanationEnhances storage reliability and performance.
#15
What is the purpose of a BIOS update?
To upgrade the firmware of the motherboard
ExplanationUpgrades motherboard firmware.