Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Software (Section 1)
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What is the purpose of an operating system's kernel?
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To manage the hardware and provide core services.
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What is the main goal of disk defragmentation?
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What happens during the 'decode' stage of the Fetch-Decode-Execute cycle?
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The instruction is translated into commands the CPU can understand.
4
Which of the following features is commonly found in an IDE's code editor?
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What does the acronym 'GUI' stand for?
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What is the main function of the Task Manager in an operating system?
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To provide information about running processes and system performance.
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What does 'RAM' stand for?
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What are the advantages of high-level programming languages?
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What component of the operating system is responsible for managing the computer's memory?
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What is the main function of a 'compiler'?
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To translate the entire program into machine code.
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What is the function of a buffer?
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In the context of programming languages, what is assembly language?
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A machine-level programming language.
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In software development, what does syntax highlighting contribute to?
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Improved readability of the code.
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What do you need to use to write a computer program?
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What is the main function of a compiler?
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To translate high-level language code into machine code.
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What is a key function of the operating system in managing user accounts?
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Creating, deleting, and modifying user accounts
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What does the term 'machine code' refer to?
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Binary instructions directly understood by the CPU.
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What is the primary function of an operating system's 'memory management' component?
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To allocate and deallocate memory resources.
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Which of the following is an example of system software?
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What is the primary goal of 'compiling' a program?
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To translate it into machine code.
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What type of software is responsible for translating source code into machine code?
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Which of the following best describes an interpreter?
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It translates and executes code line by line.
23
What is the main function of a screen saver?
پاسخ دهید(A)
To protect the screen from burn-in and display a visual when the computer is idle.
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What does the assembler do?
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Translates assembly language into machine code.
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Which interface type is most suitable for a user who has little or no knowledge of how the computer works?
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Graphical User Interface (GUI)
26
What is the core function of a CPU (Central Processing Unit)?
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In the Fetch-Decode-Execute cycle, what occurs during the 'decode' stage?
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The instruction is translated into actions the CPU can perform.
28
In a simple program using Scratch, what action would the block 'say [Hello] for [2] seconds' perform?
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It would display 'Hello' on the screen for two seconds.
29
What is the function of the 'BIOS' or 'UEFI' in a computer?
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To initialize hardware and start the operating system.
30
In programming, what is the main benefit of 'auto-completion'?
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Faster coding and reduced errors.
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What is a key function of an API?
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To enable communication between different applications.
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What is the role of a memory management function within an operating system?
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To allocate and deallocate memory to different processes.
33
What is the function of an antivirus program?
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To detect and remove malware.
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Which component of the OS is responsible for managing files and directories?
35
Which of the following is a task of an assembler?
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Translate source code to machine code.
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What is a buffer used for?
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To temporarily store data while transferring it between different devices or processes
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What does 'code formatting' mean in an IDE?
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Organizing the code to improve readability.
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Which feature in an IDE can provide suggestions for fixing errors?
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Error diagnostics and auto-correction
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What does the Fetch-Decode-Execute cycle do?
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Describes how the CPU processes instructions.
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Which software category does a web browser belong to?
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What is the main function of a kernel?
پاسخ دهید(C)
Managing the computer's core resources.
42
Which of the following is a characteristic of high-level programming languages?
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In the context of an IDE, what function does a 'debugger' serve?
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What does the abbreviation 'BIOS' stand for?
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Basic Input Output System
45
Which of the following is a typical feature of an Integrated Development Environment (IDE)?
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Which of the following are features of a command-line interface?
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Which of the following is a primary disadvantage of high-level languages?
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Programs can take longer to write.
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Which of these best describes the function of an interpreter?
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Executes code line by line after translation.
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What is the primary function of the 'shell' in an operating system?
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To provide the user interface.
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What is a primary purpose of an IDE?
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To provide a comprehensive environment for writing and debugging software.
