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01 - System Software

 1. System software provides a '____ ' for other software.
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  roof garden

  platform

  back-up

  replacement

 2. Systems software operates computer …

  hardware

  inputs

  users

  software

 3. An operating system is not an example of system software.

  FALSE

  TRUE

 4. What is utility software?

  Software that controls heating, lighting and water in a house

  Software that can be used to create online content

  System software that can be used for various applications

  System software that analyses, configures, optimises or maintais a computer

 5. A device driver is an example of system software.

  FALSE

  TRUE

 6. What is a linker?

  System software that connects primary and secondary storage

  System software that executes hyperlinks

  System software that connections applications

  System software that combines object files into a single file

 7. C is often used for system programming.

  TRUE

  FALSE

 8. Which of these is a system programming language developed by Mozilla?

  Oxide

  Iron

  Carbon

  Rust

 9. Translators are examples of system software.

  FALSE

  TRUE

 10. In the example below, the distinction between application and system software …
Chrome OS is an operating system and a browser.

  can be easily defined

  is obvious

  is not very clear

  is very clear