Importance of Computers in Daily Life
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What is the main function of system software?

  • To coordinate computer resources and activities (correct)
  • To display pictures called icons
  • To directly complete specific tasks
  • To help in writing reports

Which type of software helps in the maintenance and protection of a computer?

  • Application Software
  • System Software
  • Utility Program (correct)
  • Operating System

What is the purpose of the graphical user interface (GUI) in software?

  • To coordinate computer resources
  • To execute commands
  • To interact with data
  • To display pictures called icons (correct)

Which software type is specifically used to perform tasks like creating a video or viewing a webpage?

<p>Application Software (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of software is responsible for coordinating resources and activities on a computer?

<p>Operating System (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the economic gap between computer-literate individuals and those without access to computer technology?

<p>Digital Divide (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a computer in processing data?

<p>Producing a result (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of a computer consists of wires, transistors, and circuits?

<p>Hardware (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does computer literacy mean?

<p>Understanding a wide range of information about current technology (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were computers like in the late 1940s in terms of size and speed?

<p>Massive with slow calculations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of hardware includes input and output devices like keyboards and monitors?

<p>Peripherals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of software in a computer system?

<p>Instructions or programs for controlling the computer (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of swapping in Windows?

<p>To move data from RAM to virtual memory to gain memory. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which components are considered computer resources managed by the operating system?

<p>Memory, processing components, storage space, and peripherals. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the boot process in an operating system?

<p>To complete a series of steps before interaction with the OS is possible. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does the operating system manage computer resources such as memory and peripherals?

<p>To ensure efficient utilization and allocation of resources for running applications. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Random Access Memory (RAM) in a computer system?

<p>To provide space for programs to run and store data temporarily. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the operating system reclaim RAM when an application is closed?

<p>By releasing the memory allocated to the closed application for other use. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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