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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?

Application Software Signup and view all the answers

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

Operating System Signup and view all the answers

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

Digital Divide Signup and view all the answers

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

Producing a result Signup and view all the answers

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

Hardware Signup and view all the answers

What does computer literacy mean?

Understanding a wide range of information about current technology Signup and view all the answers

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

Massive with slow calculations Signup and view all the answers

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

Peripherals Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of software in a computer system?

Instructions or programs for controlling the computer Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of swapping in Windows?

To move data from RAM to virtual memory to gain memory. Signup and view all the answers

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

Memory, processing components, storage space, and peripherals. Signup and view all the answers

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

To complete a series of steps before interaction with the OS is possible. Signup and view all the answers

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

To ensure efficient utilization and allocation of resources for running applications. Signup and view all the answers

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

To provide space for programs to run and store data temporarily. Signup and view all the answers

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

By releasing the memory allocated to the closed application for other use. Signup and view all the answers