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System Software

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1. The Disk _______ utility program eliminates unneeded files on your hard disk. a) Defragment b) Start-up c) Editor d) Clean-up

2. Multitasking is the ability of the operating system to run more than one application at a time. a) TRUE b) FALSE

3. The operating system provides the user interface, controls the computer's resources, and runs programs.   a) TRUE b) FALSE

4. Operating Systems, Utilities, Device Drivers and Language Translators are types of Input Devices. a) TRUE b) FALSE

5. ____ are used to store data and programs. a) Icons b) Recycle Bin c) Recycle Bin d) File

6. In many application programs, this feature is used to provide information or request input. a) Windows b) Menus c) Dialog boxes d) Pointer

7. Linux is a popular and powerful alternative to the Windows operating system. a) TRUE b) FALSE

8. Norton System Works is a ------- a) Utility Suite b) Web Service c) Operating System d) Troubleshooting Program

9. On a disk, a track is a concentric ring, and each track is divided into wedge-shaped sections called sectors. a) TRUE b) FALSE

10. Starting or restarting a computer is called ----- the system. a) Multitasking b) Pasting c) Copying d) Booting

11. Uninstall programs that allow you to safely and completely remove unneeded programs and related files from your hard disk a) TRUE b) FALSE

12. Following utility programs are available in Windows operating system, EXCEPT a) HP Deskjet b) BACKUP c) File Compression d) Antivirus

13. Troubleshooting or _______ programs recognize and correct problems. a) Graphics b) Photo Editing c) Diagnostic d) Backup

14. Troubleshooting programs recognize both hardware and software problems and try to correct them as far as possible. a) TRUE b) FALSE

15. _____ programs that guard your computer system against viruses or other damaging programs. a) Backup b) Disk Clean-up c) Uninstall d) Antivirus

16. Files are stored and organized on a disk according to tracks and sectors. a) TRUE b) FALSE

17. GUI stands for ........ a) Greater User Interface b) Graphical Union Interface c) Graphical User Interface d) Graphical User Interest

18. System Restore is a utility program that allows the users to fix problems with their computers by restoring it to an earlier state when the computer was working fine. a) TRUE b) FALSE

19. ……. utility identifies non-essential files on the hard disk and erases them only when user allows their erasure. a) Disk Clean-up b) Uninstall Program c) File Compression d) Backup

20. The most widely used personal computer operating system is …… a) Macintosh b) Netware c) Linux d) Windows

21. Which of the following is not a system software program type? a) Utilities b) Device drivers c) Language translators d) Sectors

22. Icons are graphical objects used to represent commonly used application. a) TRUE b) FALSE

23. Icons are programs that manage resources, provide a user interface and run applications. a) TRUE b) FALSE

24. GUI stands for Guide User Interface. a) TRUE b) FALSE

25. Norton Antivirus utility identifies non-essential files on the hard disk and erases them only when user allows their erasure. a) TRUE b) FALSE

26. Disk Clean-up is a troubleshooting utility that identifies and eliminates nonessential files. a) TRUE b) FALSE

27. _____ is controlled by a mouse and changes shape depending upon its current function. a) Help b) Menus c) Pointer d) Icon

28. _____ is the ability of the operating system to run more than one application at a time.   a) Pasting b) Multitasking c) Booting d) Coping

29. You must install an antivirus program on your computer to protect the computer from viruses. a) TRUE b) FALSE

30. This system software is responsible for managing your computer's resources including memory, processing, and storage. a) Utility b) Operating system c) Language translator d) Device driver

31. Most operating systems support the ability to switch between different applications. This is called _______. a) Booting b) Translating c) Driving d) Multitasking

32. The computer's ability to run Notepad and Paint applications at a time is called as ------------. a) Copying b) Booting c) Pasting d) Multitasking

33. _____ provides the user interface, controls the computer's resources, and runs programs a) Operating System b) Drivers c) Menus d) Desktop

34. When a file is broken up into small parts that are stored wherever space is available, the hard disk is said to become deleted. a) TRUE b) False

35. Which programs reduce the size of the files so that they occupy lesser space on the disk? a) Backup b) File Compression c) Disk Clean-up d) Uninstall Program

36. File Compression programs make copies of the files to be used in case the original files are damaged or lost. a) TRUE b) FALSE

37. When a file is broken up into small parts that are stored wherever space is available, the hard disk is said to become _______. a) Contiguous b) Fragmented c) Sectored d) Disbursed

38. Operating Systems are programs that manage resources, provide a user interface and run applications. a) TRUE b) FALSE

39. Starting or restarting a computer is called booting the system. a) TRUE b) FALSE

40. Which of the following is not a function of the operating system? a) Managing resources b) Providing Internet access c) Providing a user interface d) Running applications

41. Following utility programs are available in Windows operating system. a) Backup b) File Compression c) Antivirus d) Uninstall

42. Backup programs make copies of the files to be used in case the original files are damaged or lost. a) TRUE b) FALSE

43. ______ is a utility program that locates and eliminates unnecessary fragments and rearranges files and unused disk space to optimize operations. a) Uninstall b) Disk Defragmenter c) Backup d) File Compression

44. Software that allows your computer to interact with the user, applications and hardware is called a) Database Software b) Application Software c) System Software d) Word Processor

45. Booting is the ability of the operating system to run more than one application at a time.   a) TRUE b) FALSE

46. Which of the following is the function of the operating system? a) Managing Resources b) Providing User Interface c) Running Applications

47. A Dialog Box is a special type of window that asks you a question, allows you to select options to perform a task, or provides you with information a) TRUE b) FALSE

48. File Compression programs reduce the size of the files so that they occupy lesser space on the disk. a) TRUE b) FALSE

49. Disk Defragmenter is a utility program that locates and eliminates unnecessary fragments and rearranges files and unused disk space to optimize operations. a) TRUE b) FALSE

50. Disk Clean-up programs are meant to guard a computer against invasion of the virus programs. a) TRUE b) FALSE

51. The operating system is often referred to as the software environment or software _______. a) Network b) Platform c) Window d) Desktop

52. Disk Clean-up, File Compression, and Disk Defragmenter are all examples of _______ programs. a) Graphics b) Utility c) Photo Editing d) Backup

53. Graphical User Interface is not available in Windows operating system. a) TRUE b) FALSE

54. If you receive one file through the Internet having Virus, what do you select if you want to remove the virus? a) Disk Clean-up b) File Clean-up c) Uninstall d) Norton

55. What do we call those small, pictorial representations of objects we see on the desktop? a) Desktop Icons b) List View c) File Menu d) Pictures

56. Antivirus programs guard your computer system against viruses or other damaging programs that can invade your computer system. a) TRUE b) FALSE

57. _______ programs make copies of files to be used in case the originals are lost or damaged. a) Backup b) Clean-up c) Troubleshooting d) Compression

58. Starting or restarting a computer is called multitasking the system. a) TRUE b) FALSE

59. This version of UNIX is an open source operating system that is an alternative to Windows. a) Mountain Lion b) Lion c) Linux d) Windows

60. Systems software includes ------- a) Operating Systems b) Device Drivers c) Language Translators d) Utilities