GREEN Exam Q's Flashcards
(26 cards)
What are the functions of an operating system?
Controlling peripheral resources
Controlling storage media
Organising the use of memory
Describe a multi-platform app?
A software program that can run on many different operating systems
What task would a debugger be used for?
Assisting with the detection and correction of errors in computer code
What task would a task manager be used for?
Ending an application that is not responding
What task would a compiler be used for?
Converting instructions written by a programmer into machine code
Which operating system is usually supplied on a new laptop for business use?
Windows
Name some operating system software
Android
iOS
Linux
Windows
Complete the following sentence:
A software patch is usually issued to…
Fix a software security bug in an application
Make three statements that describe the POST process.
It is a self-test program
It is handled by the system BIOS
It is the first step of the boot sequence
What multimedia software allows users to combine text, images, videos, slides and animations?
Presentation software
What software application would be used to forecast the increase in insurance claims as a result of a natural disaster?
Spreadsheet software
What best describes an app?
Apps are designed for a single function
What is the most important action to take before updating operating system software?
System Back-up
What software application would you use to access information via the internet?
Web browser
What is the name of the operating system used on Apple desktop computers?
Mac OS
An IT technician has been asked to perform a software upgrade. What document should the IT technician use to check that the upgrade has been successful?
Test plan
What utility software is used to show the details of programs currently running on a device?
Task manager
What does IDE stand for when referring to software applications?
Integrated Development Environment
What are features of an app?
Customisation
Feedback system
Social media accessibility
A business stores details of customer orders on a computer. What would be the most suitable software application for the business to use?
Database software
What function of utility software is used to prepare a hard drive for a clean installation of an operating system?
Initialisation
What operating system has been designed to run only on mobile devices manufactured by Apple?
iOS
What does CRM stand for?
Customer Relationship Management
Which task is Customer Relationship Management software used for?
Analysing customer information
