IT Topic 5

What are the two main categories of computer software?

• Database and Spreadsheet software

• Operating system and Utility programs

• System software and Application software

• Word processors and Multimedia software

Which operating system is known for being free and reliable?

• UNIX

• Windows

• Linux

• Mac OS

Which of the following is NOT a feature of an operating system?

• Multitasking

• Data encryption

• Virtual memory

• Multi-user

What type of software is Microsoft Word classified as?

• Firmware

• System software

• Utility software

• Application software

Which type of operating system allows multiple users to access a network simultaneously?

• Embedded OS

• Mobile OS

• Personal OS

• Server OS

What is the purpose of a utility program?

• To manage hardware resources

• To develop programming languages

• To perform specific tasks related to computer management

• To create multimedia content

What is the main characteristic of open-source software?

• It is only available on specific platforms

• It is free to use and modify

• It is sold for profit

• It requires a subscription

Which of the following is a type of database?

• Hierarchical

• Presentation

• Spreadsheet

• Word processing

What is the role of a language translator in system software?

• To convert programming languages into machine code

• To store data in databases

• To manage user interfaces

• To create graphical content

Which of the following is a characteristic of batch processing?

• Users can enter data during processing

• Data is processed in real-time

• Data is collected and processed later

• It requires constant user interaction