IT System Software Quiz
Answer all 10 questions about Utility and Application Software based on the attached files.
1. What is the main function of **Utility Software**?
Helps maintain and **optimise** computers.
Helps users perform specific tasks.
Connects hardware components.
Develops new computer programs.
2. Which of the following is an example of **Application Software**?
A Web Browser
Disk Defragmenter
Antivirus tool
A System Diagnostics Tool
3. The curriculum states that students should understand the relationships between which two components in an IT system?
CPU and GPU
Memory and Storage
Input and Output Devices
Hardware and Software
4. A program whose purpose is to help users **perform tasks** is defined as which type of software?
Application Software
Utility Software
Operating System
System Firmware
5. What is one specific example of **Utility Software** provided in the learning material?
Microsoft Word
Spreadsheet Program
Disk Cleanup
Presentation Software
6. A **Word Processor** is classified under which type of software?
System Software
Application Software
Utility Software
Firmware
7. Which of the following is a role of Utility Software?
To create new documents
To manage communication networks
To execute low-level hardware instructions
To **optimise** a computer's performance
8. An **Antivirus program**, which protects a computer system, is an example of:
Application Software
Utility Software
Operating System
System Software
9. What is the category of software that Application (A3.3.2) and Utility (A3.3.1) software are both sub-types of?
Computer software in an IT system
Hardware Components
Operating Systems
System Firmware
10. The syllabus highlights that the use of software has an impact on:
Only IT professionals
Only the speed of the hardware
Individuals and Organisations
Only the software developers
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