25 Questions
Which feature of system software is determined by how difficult it is to change settings and configurations?
Hard to Manipulate
What determines the accessibility of system software?
Close to the System
Which type of operating system is less complicated and more specialized for wireless?
Embedded operating systems
What does the virtualization technique aim to achieve?
Simulating the behavior of some components in a mixture of component-based applications
Which type of specialized program reduces the size of files for more efficient storage?
File compression programs
What type of software is designed to run a computer's hardware and applications and manage its resources?
System software
Which of the following is NOT typically managed by system software?
Application software
What is the primary function of system software in relation to application software?
To manage and run application software
Which category of software is typically bundled with a computer's operating system?
System software
What is the main role of system software in providing a platform for running application software?
To provide necessary interfaces and services for application software to run
Which Windows utility rearranges files and unused disk space to optimize performance?
Disk Defragmenter
What type of software is Microsoft Word an example of?
Word Processing Software
What is the sole purpose of application software?
To aid the user in doing specified tasks
Which type of software enables a user to perform numerical functions and explore numbers through an automated version of an accounting worksheet?
Spreadsheet Software
What does the File History utility in Windows 8 make a copy of?
All files in the libraries, contacts, favorites, and the desktop
What is the main purpose of system software?
To manage the resources available in the system
Which software type is designed to achieve a certain set of tasks?
Application software
What is the distinguishing feature of low-level programming software?
It involves little-to-no abstraction from the core coding process
What is the main function of open source software?
To be publicly accessible for anyone to see, modify, and distribute the code
What is the purpose of programming software?
To help the programmer develop other software
What is the function of an assembler in programming?
It converts assembly language program into machine code
What is the primary purpose of a debugger in programming?
To test and debug other programs by removing bugs
What best describes the role of an interpreter in programming?
It executes code immediately and stops translating at any error point
What is the main purpose of an integrated development environment (IDE) in software development?
To help programmers develop software code efficiently
Which aspect is NOT characteristic of an imperative procedural language supporting structured programming?
Dynamic type system
Test your knowledge of Windows system software utilities such as File History, Disk Cleanup, and Disk Defragmenter. Learn about their functions and how they help optimize the performance of your operating system.
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