Computing Essentials 2021
Chapter 4: System Software
MULTIPLE CHOICE
Circle the correct answer.
1. What type of software works with users, application software, and computer hardware to handle the majority of technical details?
a. application b. desktop c. Linux d. system
(Answer: d. system)
2. The programs that convert programming instructions written by programmers into a language that computers understand and process are language:
a. converters b. linguists c. managers d. translators
(Answer: d. translators)
3. The ability to switch between different applications stored in memory is called:
a. diversion b. multitasking c. operational interference d. programming
(Answer: b. multitasking)
4. Graphic representation for a program, type of file, or function.
a. app b. icon c. image d. software
(Answer: b. icon)
5. This operating system feature is controlled by a mouse and changes shape depending on its current function.
a. dialog box b. menu c. mouse d. pointer
(Answer: d. pointer)
6. The operating system based on Linux, designed for notebook computers that use cloud computing and cloud storage.
a. Chrome b. Mac c. UNIX d. Windows
(Answer: a. Chrome)
7. The mobile operating system developed by Apple.
a. Android b. iOS c. macOS d. Phone OS
(Answer: b. iOS)
8. Essential utility that protects against damaging programs that can invade your computer system.
a. troubleshooting b. storage management program c. antivirus program d. search programs
(Answer: c. antivirus program)
9. Essential utility program that provides a quick and easy way to find a specific application or other file is:
a. troubleshooting b. storage management program c. antivirus program d. search programs
(Answer: d. search programs)
10. Bitdefender and Norton are examples of:
a. application packages b. apps c. operating systems d. utility suites
(Answer: d. utility suites)
参考文献
《计算机科学引论(2021英文精编版)》,【美】Timothy J. O’Leary, Linda I. O’Leary, Daniel A. O’Leary 著,北京,机械工业出版社,2020年9月。