Software Quiz

What is an example of a task that application software can perform?

• Manage hardware resources

• Play music

• Boot the computer

• Control network traffic

What is the primary role of system software (the OS)?

• To manage all programs and data on a computer

• To create new software applications

• To design computer hardware

• To connect to the internet

How can applications and data be retrieved according to the document?

• From the cloud

• From the hard drive

• From external devices

• From the internet

What does the OS allocate between running programs and users?

• Memory

• Processing time

• Storage space

• Network bandwidth

Which of the following is a reason to back up your work?

• Hard disk failure

• Faster internet speed

• Improved graphics

• Enhanced sound quality

Where should backups be stored?

• On the same device

• In a secure off-site location

• In a public folder

• On a shared network

What is an incremental backup?

• Backing up the complete data file

• Backing up only the data that has changed

• Backing up data to a CD

• Backing up data to a printer

Why should backups be scheduled during the night?

• Network traffic is low and bandwidth is high

• It is more secure

• It is cheaper

• It is faster

Which type of backup involves backing up only the data that has changed?

• Full backup

• Incremental backup

• Differential backup

• Cloud backup

Which of the following is a benefit of storing backups off-site?

• Increased security

• Faster access

• Lower cost

• Easier sharing