MCQs — Computer Systems

Practice questions for Computer Science.

Question 241

On a smartphone, several apps use the touchscreen, memory and battery. Which software coordinates these resources for the apps?

A. A game app

B. A camera app

C. A calculator app

D. The operating system

Question 242

A graphical user interface (GUI) is a feature that lets users:

A. Type only text commands

B. Use only a keyboard

C. Interact using icons, windows and menus

D. Open the computer case

Question 243

Memory management, as an operating system function, means:

A. Allocating and keeping track of memory used by programs

B. Cleaning the keyboard

C. Deleting all files

D. Increasing the screen size

Question 244

Which function of the operating system organises files and folders on storage devices?

A. Printing

B. Memory testing

C. File management

D. Screen cleaning

Question 245

A user listens to music, browses the internet and types a document at the same time. Which OS function makes this possible?

A. Network cabling

B. Multitasking (process management)

C. Data compression

D. Word processing

Question 246

A computer asks for a password before letting a user open it. Which OS function does this represent?

A. Printing

B. Memory management

C. File compression

D. Security and access control

Question 247

When several programs send documents to the same printer, the operating system arranges the jobs. Which function is this?

A. Device management

B. Screen saving

C. Data entry

D. Antivirus scanning

Question 248

A device driver is:

A. A person who repairs devices

B. A cable that connects the printer

C. Software that lets the operating system communicate with a hardware device

D. A storage disk

Question 249

Why does a printer need a device driver?

A. To provide ink

B. So the operating system knows how to send data to that particular printer

C. To hold paper

D. To make the printer heavier

Question 250

Device drivers are classified as which type of software?

A. Word-processing software

B. Entertainment software

C. Presentation software

D. System software

Question 251

Utility software is designed to:

A. Perform maintenance and support tasks such as virus scanning and backup

B. Only create presentations

C. Replace the operating system

D. Design new hardware

Question 252

Which of the following is an example of utility software?

A. Spreadsheet program

B. Word processor

C. Presentation program

D. Antivirus program

Question 253

A user wants to reduce the size of several documents before emailing them. Which utility should be used?

A. Word processor

B. Web browser

C. File compression utility

D. Photo editor

Question 254

Application software is best described as programs that:

A. Manage the CPU only

B. Help users perform specific tasks such as writing or calculating

C. Control the electricity supply

D. Run only inside ROM

Question 255

Which of the following is application software?

A. Operating system

B. Device driver

C. Spreadsheet program

D. Disk defragmenter

Question 256

What is a word processor mainly used for?

A. Creating and formatting text documents

B. Calculating with large tables of numbers

C. Protecting the computer from viruses

D. Connecting to the internet

Question 257

An accountant wants to calculate totals and draw charts from rows of figures. Which application is most suitable?

A. Presentation software

B. Web browser

C. Word processor

D. Spreadsheet software

Question 258

A teacher wants to prepare slides to teach a lesson. Which software should she use?

A. Antivirus software

B. Presentation software

C. Device driver

D. Operating system

Question 259

Which pair correctly matches a hardware item with a software item?

A. Keyboard and mouse

B. Monitor and printer

C. Mouse and Windows

D. Windows and Linux

Question 260

Which list contains one hardware item and one software item?

A. Printer and Excel

B. Monitor and speaker

C. Word and PowerPoint

D. Keyboard and mouse

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