Overview of System Software in Information Technology Basics

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What is the main function of system software?

Design websites and applications

Create documents and spreadsheets

Coordinate instructions between application software and computer's hardware (correct)

Manage user accounts and permissions

Which of the following is considered a type of system software?

Video editing software

Graphic design software

Operating system (correct)

Antivirus software

What is the user interface in an operating system?

A program that manages system resources

A platform for managing network security

The point of interaction between a user and a computer program or device (correct)

A tool for creating multimedia content

Which of the following represents a utility program in an operating system?

File management tool (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of Artificial Intelligence (AI)?

Creating computer systems able to perform tasks associated with human intelligence (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is Natural Language Processing (NLP) in the context of Artificial Intelligence research?

An AI field that uses software to analyze, understand, and generate human languages naturally (B) Signup and view all the answers

What do AI systems need to build in order to solve problems?

A knowledge base (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does supervised learning in AI involve?

Trained with a significant number of examples (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of unsupervised learning in AI?

A system that builds rules based on what it is seeing (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the overarching goal of Perception in Artificial Intelligence?

AI systems have senses just as humans do (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Problem Solving in the context of Artificial Intelligence?

AI programming combines a rules-based approach with trying to make judgments with incomplete information (C) Signup and view all the answers

'Knowledge representation' in the context of Artificial Intelligence refers to:

AI systems need to build knowledge bases to solve problems (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a real-time operating system (RTOS)?

Used in embedded systems requiring minimal user interaction (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of network allows multiple users to access a computer system concurrently?

Local area network (LAN) (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the main types of transmission media used in networking?

Fiber-optic cable, Wi-Fi, and unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of cybersecurity?

Protection from malicious attacks and cybercrimes (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of hacker is known for unlawfully accessing computer systems with malicious intent?

Black-hat hacker (A) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes modern operating systems from early operating systems?

Support for multi-tasking and networking capabilities (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the components of a network that enable the routing of data packets?

Routers, switches, and navigation devices (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a network in computing?

Enabling communication and sharing resources (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of network covers a large geographical area, such as a city or region?

Metropolitan area network (MAN) (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of cybersecurity?

Protecting sensitive information (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which transmission media uses electromagnetic waves to transfer data wirelessly?

Wi-Fi (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of network facilitates communication between devices within a person's immediate environment, such as smartphones and wearable devices?

Personal area network (PAN) (B) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Operating systems can be found on various devices, such as desktops, laptops, mobile devices, and embedded systems
Early operating systems were designed for single-user, single-task usage
Modern operating systems support multi-tasking and networking capabilities
Real-time operating systems (RTOS) are used in embedded systems requiring minimal user interaction
Multi-user operating systems (network operating systems) allow multiple users to access a computer system concurrently
Operating systems provide a user interface, hardware coordination, and software application coordination
A network is a connection between two or more computers, enabling communication, sharing resources, and providing advantages like shared Internet connections and online gaming
Network types include personal area networks (PAN), local area networks (LAN), home area networks (HAN), metropolitan area networks (MAN), and wide area networks (WAN)
Transmission media includes wired and wireless systems, such as unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable, coaxial cable, fiber-optic cable, and Wi-Fi
Network components include routers, switches, and navigation devices
Cybersecurity involves safeguarding computers, mobile devices, electronic systems, networks, servers, and data from malicious attacks and cybercrimes
Cybercrimes include identity theft, which can result in financial or legal consequences
Cybersecurity recommendations include protecting sensitive information, being cautious of suspicious calls and emails, and securing your computer and network
Hackers are individuals who unlawfully gain access to computer systems, categorized as white-, black-, and gray-hat hackers.

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This quiz covers the basics of system software in information technology, including operating systems, networks, cyber security, and artificial intelligence. It provides an overview of system software and its role in coordinating instructions between application software and hardware devices.