IT 101 - Quiz 3

What is the main function of software in a computer system?

• To provide power to hardware

• To execute commands and tell the computer what to do

• To create hardware components

• To design computer circuits

Which of the following is an example of system software?

• Microsoft Word

• Windows

• Google Chrome

• Spotify

Device drivers are used to:

• Edit documents

• Manage external devices connected to the system

• Secure the computer

• Perform calculations

System software manages a computer’s

• Database operations

• Internet browser settings

• User interface design

• Hardware and internal functions

Customized software is typically used for:

• Operating a computer’s hardware

• Managing specific tasks within organizations

• Performing a wide variety of general tasks

• Optimizing system performance

Utility software is used for:

• Managing system hardware

• Performing general tasks like writing documents

• Optimizing and maintaining system performance

• Developing new software applications

Which software type supports the computer’s infrastructure by analyzing and maintaining system requirements?

• Utility Software

• Application Software

• Device Driver

• Operating System

What is the purpose of an operating system?

• To translate programming languages

• To perform web browsing tasks

• To create new hardware components

• To manage computer resources like memory and CPU

Word processors, web browsers, and spreadsheets are examples of what type of software?

• General Purpose Software

• System Software

• Device Driver

• Utility Software

Which of the following would be considered system software?

• Web Browser

• Compiler

• Word Processor

• Linux