1. Software
Homework questions

2. The operating system for a computer does the following: Q1
The operating system for a computer does the following:
manages the disks and files
manages the computer's resources
manages the computer's memory
all of the above
none of the above Q2
System Software refers to the programs that _____ computer resources at a low level :
Fix and remove
Arrange and destroy
Manage and repair
Delete and operate

3. Software is generally divided into systems software and ______ Q3
Software is generally divided into systems software and ______
Utility programs
Applications software
Operating systems
General purpose software
Systems software include:
Compilers and word processors
Desktop Publishers and interpreters
Anti-virus programs and compilers
Operating systems and computer games Q4

4. Which of the following would not be considered utility software Q5
Which of the following would not be considered utility software
Virus protection
Temperature monitoring
Disk maintenance
Gaming
Application software consists of
Entertainment software
Productivity software
Specialty software
All of the above Q6

5. Which of the following is not an operating system Linux Unix Q7
Which of the following is not an operating system
Linux
Unix
Windows ME
Language translator
A payroll program is an example of specialized software
TRUE
FALSE Q8

6. Mulitasking operating system Multiuser operating system Q9
A GUI is
Text-based
Graphics-based
Label-based
Paste-based
Operating system that allows more than user to access the same data is called
Mulitasking operating system
Multiuser operating system
Single user operating system
File managing operating system
Q10

7. Q11
The proper use of utility software can help keep a PC running at peak efficiency.
TRUE
FALSE
Which of these is a spin-off of the popular UNIX multiuser operating system
Bendix
Linux
Linus
Lucy
Q12

8. Q13
A command-driven interface is easier to use than a graphical user interface.
TRUE
FALSE
Which of these devices is critical to effective interaction with a GUI?
Printer
CD-ROM
Mouse
scanner
Q14

9. A word-processor is an example of general purpose software TRUE FALSE
Q15
Which type of software gives the student an opportunity to play while learning?
Education
Entertainment
Edutainment
Fun-and-learn
A word-processor is an example of general purpose software
TRUE
FALSE
Q16

10. Maintaining system security is a function of an operating sytem TRUE
Q17
Maintaining system security is a function of an operating sytem
TRUE
FALSE
An integrated software package
Can transfer data from one component to another very easily
Costs less than individual applications
Takes up less disk space than individual applications
All of the above
Q18

11. A folder or directory can contain Files Folders Programs
Q19
A folder or directory can contain
Files
Folders
Programs
All of the above
Customised software and custom-written software are the same
TRUE
FALSE
Q20