Question 1

What is an operating system?

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Software that manages hardware and software resources on a computer

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A computer game

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A programming language

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A type of hardware component

Question 2

What is the main purpose of antivirus software?

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To protect a computer from malware and viruses

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To create documents

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To connect to the Internet

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To speed up the computer

Question 3

What does 'software' refer to in computing?

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A collection of programs and data that instruct a computer on what to do

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The physical parts of a computer

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A way to connect to the internet

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A type of computer virus

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of application software?

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Microsoft Word

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BIOS

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Windows

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Linux

Question 5

What is 'open-source software'?

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Software with source code that anyone can inspect, modify, and enhance

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Software that does not allow any modifications

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Software that is only available for purchase

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Software that can only be used on certain devices

Question 6

What is the purpose of system software?

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To manage computer hardware and provide a platform for application software

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To develop programming languages

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To play music and videos

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To create new hardware

Question 7

What is a web browser?

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Software used to access and navigate the internet

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A hardware component

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An operating system

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A type of computer virus

Question 8

What is a software update?

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A new version of a software program that includes improvements and fixes

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A way to install hardware

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A backup of the software

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A new type of computer

Question 9

What does 'cloud computing' allow users to do?

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Access and store data and applications over the internet

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Only play online games

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Keep files only on local devices

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Manage hardware configurations

Question 10

What is a programming language?

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A set of rules and syntax used to create software programs

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A type of computer hardware

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A software application for browsing

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An operating system used for security

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