15 Questions
Match the following software types with their descriptions:
Operating systems (OS) = Manage hardware resources and provide a user interface Device drivers = Enable communication between hardware and OS Firmware = Control a device's basic functions Utility software = Tools for system maintenance and optimization
Match the following terms with their functions in system software:
Boot loaders = Initialize the OS during startup System software = Intermediary between hardware and users Application software = Runs on the platform provided by system software Low-level languages = Interact with hardware at a basic level
Match the following goals of system software with their descriptions:
Manage hardware resources = Allocate memory, CPU time, and peripheral devices efficiently Provide a user interface = Offer an environment for users to interact with the computer Optimize system performance = Enhance the efficiency and speed of system operations Handle errors and security = Ensure system stability and protect against threats
Match the following with their respective function: 'Handle errors and security'
Prevents unauthorized access to programs and data using passwords = Security Production of dumps, traces, error messages, and other debugging methods = Error-detecting Aids Detect and handle errors during program execution = Error-detecting Aids Improve overall efficiency and speed of the computer system = Optimize system performance
Match the following with their respective role: 'System programs'
Software applications designed for system management and control = System programs Developed using specialized programming languages and techniques = System programming Categorized as system software, e.g., compilers and operating systems = System programs Perform specific tasks related to system management and control = System programs
Match the following with their respective task: 'File Management'
Operating system performs file management = File Management Deciding resource allocation and de-allocation = File Management Handles file operations such as read/write = File Management Manages how resources are allocated among users or processes = File Management
Match the following with their respective purpose: 'Support application software'
Provides services needed by application programs to run = Support application software Includes file management and memory operations = Support application software Handles input/output operations for applications = Support application software Optimizes system performance for running application programs = Support application software
Match the following with their respective function: 'Optimize system performance'
Improve overall efficiency and speed of the computer system = Optimize system performance Allocate resources efficiently for better performance = Optimize system performance Enhance memory management for faster processing = Optimize system performance Schedule processes effectively through algorithms = Optimize system performance
Match the following with their respective concept: 'System programming'
Process of writing, testing, and maintaining system programs = System programming Involves deep understanding of computer architecture and hardware = System programming Development of system software using specialized languages = System programming Refers to developing software applications related to system control = System programming
Match the following with their description: Operating System
Provides a standardized interface for communication between OS and hardware devices = Device Driver Software that enables the user to create and edit text files = Text Editor System program used for identifying and correcting errors in software programs = Debugger Programs that support application software by providing features like syntax highlighting = Source Code Editors
Match the following with their purpose: Logical Layer
Processes data for a class of device like Ethernet Port = Logical Layer Communicates with a specific device instance such as Serial Port = Physical Layer Provides features for entering, editing, and formatting text = Text Editors Enables applications to interact with hardware without knowing specific hardware details = Device Drivers
Match the following with their functionalities: Text Editors
Cut, copy, and paste of texts between files and documents = Cut, Copy, Paste Find and Replace functionality = Find and Replace Undo and Redo actions = Undo and Redo Debuggers are system programs used for identifying and correcting errors in software programs = Debugging
Match the following with their operating system: Microsoft Windows
Notepad, Wordpad = Microsoft Windows SimpleText, TextEdit = Mac OS Emacs, Pico = UNIX VS Code, Eclipse = IDEs
Match the following with their feature: Syntax Highlighting
Feature provided by IDEs like VS Code and Eclipse = Syntax Highlighting Programs that enable creating and editing text files = Text Editors System program used for identifying and correcting errors in software programs = Debugger Processes data for a class of device like Ethernet Port = Logical Layer
Match the following with their role: Device Drivers
Support application software by providing special features for writing code = Source Code Editors Enable applications to interact with hardware without knowing specific hardware details = Device Drivers System programs used for identifying and correcting errors in software programs = Debuggers Communicate with a specific device instance such as Serial Port = Physical Layer
Explore the various functions of an operating system, including supporting application software, optimizing system performance, handling errors and security, and file management. Test your knowledge on how operating systems provide essential services for computer systems.
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