What is the main function of an operating system?
Y11 Quiz 1: Software

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11th Grade
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Emer Elizabeth Doherty Doherty
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which of the following is an example of system software?
Windows 10
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is the difference between system software and application software?
System software is used to create applications
Application software manages computer hardware
System software is installed on servers, while application software is installed on personal computers
Application software is used to perform specific tasks, while system software manages the computer as a whole
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of interrupts in computer systems?
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following examples demonstrates the use of interrupts?
Using a signal to pause a running process
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
How does an interrupt occur in a computer system?
When a hardware device sends a signal to the processor
When the operating system encounters a bug
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What happens when an interrupt occurs in a computer system?
The operating system stops working
The processor ignores the interrupt
The computer switches to a higher priority task
The operating system transfers control to a specific interrupt handler routine
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