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System Software

Quiz by GCSE Computer Science Teacher 3

GCSE (AQA)
Computer Science
English National Curriculum

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  • Q1
    Which of these is software used to control the computer and run applications?
    Operating System
    Utility Software
    Application Software
    System Software
    45s
    3.4.3.a
  • Q2
    Which of these best describes an Operating System?
    Utility Software
    An application that control the running
    A collection of programs that manages and controls the computer
    An application that allows you to carry out a specific task
    45s
    3.4.3.a
  • Q3
    Which of the following isn't an operating system?
    MAC OS
    Microsoft Windows 10
    Microsoft Word
    Linux
    45s
    3.4.3.a
  • Q4
    Which of these is not an example of application software?
    Windows 10
    Python IDLE
    Google Chrome
    Microsoft Word
    45s
    3.4.3.a
  • Q5
    Why are operating systems needed?
    They are needed to manage the computers hardware while providing an interface for users
    They provide a place to store files in the computer
    They are optional, PC's do not need them
    They are needed for the computer to start up
    45s
    3.4.3.a
  • Q6
    Which of the following isn't a function of the operating system?
    Providing a user interface
    Managing memory
    Allowing users to run multiple applications at once
    Allowing users to connect with others
    45s
    3.4.3.a
  • Q7
    The operating system manages memory by doing what?
    By swapping the programs between the RAM and ROM
    By saving files on your USB stick
    Allocating programs to the main memory and taking an account of where programs are located
    By running programs from the main memory
    45s
    3.4.3.a
  • Q8
    The operating system manages peripheral devices how?
    Ensuring that the cables are transmitting electric waves
    Ensuring that the internal memory is being used efficiently
    Ensuring that the devices are compatible
    Receiving input and output from the devices
    45s
    3.4.3.a
  • Q9
    A utility program is what?
    A built in pre installed program such as microsoft word
    A software application that provides a graphical user interface
    Software applications such as the calculator
    A program that provides extra functionality which makes it easier to use the computer
    45s
    3.4.3.a
  • Q10
    What is encryption software?
    Software that encodes plain text into cipher text so it can be sent securely across the network
    Software that blocks malicious emails from being opened
    Software used to deliver messages across the internet
    Software that monitors traffic incoming and out going
    45s
    3.4.3.a
  • Q11
    What does running disk defragmentation on your computer do?
    The process whereby a hard disk's files end up fragment and holding different memory locations
    When the fragments of the hard disk are put back together using heat
    The hard disk reorganises files so they are stored together
    The process of deleting all the empty memory locations to make more space
    45s
    3.4.3.a
  • Q12
    What does running data compression software enables you to do?
    To compress and decompress the amount of instructions per second your cpu is capable of
    To compress the size of application files such as the size of your MS Word on your disk
    To compress and decompress files or folders
    To compress and decompress the time taken for the RAM and Virtual memory move programs between one another
    45s
    3.4.3.a
  • Q13
    Which of the following isn't a benefit of compressing files?
    It enables you to load up the operating system faster
    Reduces the bandwidth needed to upload and download files
    Can enable file sizes to be decreased so they can be sent via email
    Increases the amount of data that can be stored or archived on disk
    45s
    3.4.3.a
  • Q14
    Why it is important to restart your computer and allow installs to complete as often as possible?
    To keep all software and operating systems up to date
    To save electricity
    To speed up the boot up process
    To save excess memory usage
    45s

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