Quiz About System Software

20 Questions | By Caseyyorkcollege | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 464

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Are you on the search for revision material for the test you have about computer software? The quiz below is perfect for you as it is wholesome and will show you which aspects you did not grasp fully. Give it a go and keep an eye out for more quizzes.

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1.

The operating system controls the BIOS
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
2.

Which of these is an operating system?
- A.
  
  IOS
- B.
  
  Adobe
- C.
  
  Microsoft office
- D.
  
  Internet explorer
3.

Can the system run without RAM?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

_________ covers the programm commands that makes a computer do the tasks we need it to
5.

Which of the following is the correct formula of the if function?
- A.
  
  =if(a1=a2,false,true)
- B.
  
  =if(a1=a2,true,false)
- C.
  
  =if:a1=a2(true,false)
- D.
  
  If(a1=a2,true,false)
6.

Pick the correct example(s) of application software?
- A.
  
  Internet explorer
- B.
  
  Firewall
- C.
  
  Virus check
- D.
  
  MS office
7.

The healthy and safety at work act 1974 applies to students
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

Which of these are input devices
- A.
  
  Monitor
- B.
  
  Keyboard
- C.
  
  Speaker
- D.
  
  OCR Scanner
9.

A teacher wants a quick way to input questionaire scores into a computer- which technique should they use?
- A.
  
  OCR
- B.
  
  OMR
- C.
  
  RFID
10.

Which of these describes what a length check does?
- A.
  
  Checking the correct amount of letters has been entered
- B.
  
  Checking how long something is
- C.
  
  Checking the correct character format is user (letter, number)
11.

Which of the following is shortening Manchester Airport into MAN
- A.
  
  Encoding
- B.
  
  Decoding
- C.
  
  Coding
- D.
  
  Testing
12.

Using wrist rests helps people who suffer from?
- A.
  
  Eye strain
- B.
  
  RSI
- C.
  
  Stress
- D.
  
  Back ache
13.

Which of these are utilities?
- A.
  
  Saving a document
- B.
  
  Defragmentor
- C.
  
  Firewall
- D.
  
  Copy and pasting
14.

Which of the following types are most likely to be purchased separately?
- A.
  
  Process management
- B.
  
  Input/output
- C.
  
  Memory management
- D.
  
  Utilities
15.

A GUI or a G___________ U__________ I_________ is provided by the operating system and allows the user to interact with electronic devices through graphical icons
16.

A computer can do multiple tasks at exactly the same time?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
17.

Which of the following has a context?
- A.
  
  Data
- B.
  
  Information
18.

Which of the following are used when someone makes a purchase on a credit card and stores the PIN?
- A.
  
  OCR
- B.
  
  RFID
- C.
  
  Magnetic stripe
- D.
  
  Biometrics