Software Classification (AQA GCSE Computer Science): Quizzes
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What is the main purpose of application software?
What is the main purpose of application software?
To perform specific tasks for end users
Which category of application software includes word processors and spreadsheets?
Which category of application software includes word processors and spreadsheets?
Productivity software
Which is an example of specialized application software?
Which is an example of specialized application software?
Payroll software
What role does an operating system play in a computer?
What role does an operating system play in a computer?
Acts as bridge between users and hardware
Which operating system is commonly found on mobile devices?
Which operating system is commonly found on mobile devices?
Android
What is multitasking in an operating system?
What is multitasking in an operating system?
Appearing to run multiple tasks at once
How does the OS achieve multitasking on a single core?
How does the OS achieve multitasking on a single core?
Switches rapidly between programs
What are the fixed-size blocks of RAM called in memory management?
What are the fixed-size blocks of RAM called in memory management?
Pages
What are device drivers?
What are device drivers?
Special programs that control peripherals
What does API stand for in application management?
What does API stand for in application management?
Application Program Interface
What are patches in operating system security?
What are patches in operating system security?
Updates that fix security problems
Which user type can install new software and change system settings?
Which user type can install new software and change system settings?
Administrator user