Computer Software Overview Quiz

What are the two main categories that make up a computer system?

• Software and Applications

• Hardware and Software

• Applications and Firmware

• Hardware and Firmware

Which of the following is NOT an example of an operating system?

• Linux

• Windows

• Microsoft Office

• Android

What is the primary purpose of utility software?

• To maintain and protect the computer system

• To play multimedia files

• To create documents

• To browse the internet

Which utility software is used to fix corrupted files?

• Backup software

• Defragmentation software

• File repair software

• Compression software

What is the main function of backup software?

• To repair files

• To defragment the hard drive

• To compress files

• To create copies of important data

Which type of backup only saves changes made since the last backup?

• Partial backup

• Differential backup

• Incremental backup

• Full backup

What is the purpose of compression utilities?

• To increase file size

• To reduce file size for storage and transfer

• To create backups

• To repair corrupted files

Why should solid-state drives not be defragmented?

• Defragmentation speeds them up

• They have moving parts

• It reduces their lifespan

• They are already slow

What type of software protects against viruses and malware?

• Compression software

• Backup software

• Anti-malware software

• File repair software

Which of the following is NOT a type of malware?

• Firewall

• Spyware

• Worm

• Trojan