Y8 - Utility Software Quiz

What is a GUI primarily used for?

• Managing computer hardware

• Providing security

• Interacting with computers

• Performing specific tasks

What is the role of an operating system in a computer?

• To provide an easy way for us to interact with computers

• To manage computer hardware and software

• To carry out specific tasks like word processing

• To browse the internet

Which of the following is an example of application software?

• MacOS

• GUI

• Microsoft Word

• Windows OS

Which software is used to carry out tasks on a computer?

• Operating System

• Security Software

• Application Software

• Interaction Software

Which of the following best describes where utility software is used?

• In application development environments

• Within operating systems to perform maintenance tasks

• Exclusively by IT professionals

• Only in mobile devices

What is one key difference between application software and utility software?

• Application software cannot run without utility software

• Utility software is primarily used for system maintenance, while application software helps users perform specific productive tasks

• Utility software is used for entertainment purposes, whereas application software is not

• Application software manages hardware resources, unlike utility software

What is the purpose of disk defragmentation in computer maintenance?

• To clean up system files

• To organize files and folders on the disk more efficiently

• To update software applications

• To encrypt data

What is the primary function of encryption software?

• To speed up the computer system

• To disguise the contents of files so they can only be understood by authorized users

• To increase internet bandwidth

• To create new files on the computer

What is a potential disadvantage of encryption software mentioned in the material?

• It can delete data accidentally

• It makes the system slower

• It automatically scrambles all files without user permission

• It increases the risk of virus attacks

What is the purpose of defragmentation software?

• To delete unnecessary files from the system

• To rearrange files on a hard drive so they are stored next to each other

• To increase the storage capacity of the hard drive

• To protect the computer from viruses