4.1 System software and application software

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

• Input and Output

• Hardware and Software

• Processing and Storage

• System and Application

Into which two main categories can software be further broken down?

• Operating Systems and Utility Software

• Hardware and Firmware

• System Software and Application Software

• Web Browsers and Word Processors

Which of the following is an example of utility software?

• Word processor

• Video game

• Antivirus program

• Web browser

What is the primary purpose of utility software?

• To create presentations and spreadsheets.

• To play video games and edit photos.

• To keep the computer safe, running efficiently, and manage files/applications.

• To connect to the internet and send emails.

What is the primary purpose of utility software for backup?

• To permanently delete old files.

• To create copies of data for recovery.

• To compress files to save space.

• To organize files on a hard disk.

What is the main benefit of using data compression utility software?

• It reorganizes files on a hard disk.

• It protects against malware.

• It reduces file size for faster downloads and less storage.

• It creates exact duplicates of files.

Why should solid-state drives (SSDs) generally not be defragmented?

• Defragmentation speeds up SSDs too much.

• SSDs have moving parts that can be damaged.

• It is unnecessary and can reduce the SSD's lifespan.

• SSDs do not store fragmented files.

Which type of utility software helps protect a computer from viruses, trojans, and spyware?

• Backup software

• Data compression software

• Defragmentation software

• Anti-malware software