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Application, Operating System and Utility Software

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  • Q1
    Which type of software is designed to help users perform specific tasks, such as word processing or spreadsheet calculations?
    Firmware
    Operating System
    Utility Software
    Application Software
    30s
  • Q2
    Which software acts as an intermediary between the user and the computer hardware, allowing devices to communicate?
    Application Software
    Malware
    Operating System
    Utility Software
    30s
  • Q3
    What type of software is used to manage and maintain the computer system's performance, such as file management and antivirus?
    Operating System
    Utility Software
    Application Software
    Device Driver
    30s
  • Q4
    Which of the following is NOT considered an operating system?
    Adobe Photoshop
    macOS
    Windows
    Linux
    30s
  • Q5
    Which of the following best describes the main purpose of application software?
    To perform specific user tasks
    To facilitate device communication
    To manage system hardware
    To provide security features
    30s
  • Q6
    What is the primary function of an operating system?
    To manage hardware and software resources
    To play music
    To edit documents
    To create presentations
    30s
  • Q7
    Which software would you use to perform tasks such as data analysis and visualization?
    Spreadsheet Software
    Web Browser
    Antivirus Software
    Operating System
    30s
  • Q8
    What type of utility software is used to compress files to save space on a hard drive?
    Backup Software
    File Compression Software
    Disk Defragmenter
    Antivirus Software
    30s
  • Q9
    Which of the following is an example of application software intended for creating presentations?
    Disk Cleanup
    File Explorer
    Windows 10
    Microsoft PowerPoint
    30s
  • Q10
    Which of the following types of software provides tools for protecting your computer from viruses and malware?
    Web Browser
    Spreadsheet Software
    Operating System
    Antivirus Software
    30s
  • Q11
    What is the primary purpose of utility software?
    To manage hardware components
    To run applications
    To provide security against viruses
    To perform maintenance tasks for the computer
    30s
  • Q12
    Which of the following is NOT a function of an operating system?
    Scheduling tasks
    Managing hardware resources
    Providing a user interface
    Creating documents
    30s
  • Q13
    Which of the following is an example of utility software?
    Google Chrome
    Disk defragmenter
    Microsoft Word
    Adobe Photoshop
    30s
  • Q14
    What type of software is responsible for managing and coordinating the hardware components of a computer?
    Application software
    Utility software
    Operating system
    Firmware
    30s
  • Q15
    Which of the following utilities helps to eliminate unwanted files from a computer to free up space?
    Web browser
    Antivirus software
    Disk Cleanup
    Text editor
    30s

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