Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Software (Section 4)
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What is the role of an IDE's 'debugger'?
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What is the main function of an 'integrated development environment' (IDE)?
Svare(B)
To provide an environment for software development.
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What is the purpose of a 'driver' in a computer system?
Svare(B)
To allow the operating system to communicate with a hardware device.
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Which component of the computer system is responsible for running a compiled program's instructions?
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Which part of the computer starts first during the boot process?
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What does a device driver provide?
Svare(C)
A way for the OS to communicate with hardware.
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Which of the following is a common function of a compiler?
Svare(B)
Translating high-level code into machine code.
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What is the benefit of 'auto-completion' inside an IDE?
Svare(B)
Faster writing and reduced errors.
9
What are some of the utilities often used for backups?
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What does an operating system use to communicate with hardware devices?
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What function does 'auto-completion' provide within an IDE?
Svare(B)
Suggestions for code completion.
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Which type of interface uses text commands to interact with the computer?
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In a computer, what part typically handles interrupts?
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Which of the following are the functions of an Operating System?
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Which of the following is a key function of the operating system?
Svare(B)
Managing hardware resources
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In an IDE, what does 'auto-completion' help with?
Svare(C)
Writing code faster and with fewer errors.
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What is the function of an interpreter?
Svare(C)
To execute source code directly, line by line.
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What does an 'assembler' convert?
Svare(B)
Assembly language into machine code.
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What is the role of a device driver?
Svare(C)
To allow the operating system to communicate with hardware devices.
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What is the primary function of an IDE's code editor?
Svare(C)
To write and modify the source code.
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What kind of software usually handles the translation of human-readable code into computer-executable instructions?
Svare(B)
A compiler or interpreter
22
Which of the following is a feature commonly found in an IDE?
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What is an example of application software that is used to create and manipulate images?
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Which of the following is a function of the file manager?
Svare(B)
Managing files and directories.
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Which of the following is an advantage of using an interpreter compared to a compiler?
Svare(C)
Interpreters are better for debugging.
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What is the main purpose of an API?
Svare(B)
To enable communication between different software components.
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What is the role of the operating system in the context of running applications?
Svare(B)
To manage the execution of applications and allocate system resources.
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In the context of software development, what does 'debugging' refer to?
Svare(C)
Finding and fixing errors in code.
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What is a characteristic of a low-level language?
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What is the main role of a 'code editor' within an IDE?
Svare(B)
To write and modify source code.
31
Which of these best describes fragmented files on a hard drive?
Svare(B)
Files that are split into pieces and stored in non-contiguous sectors.
32
Which component of a computer system is responsible for controlling and managing hardware resources?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a system software?
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Which feature in an IDE is used to identify errors as you type?
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Which type of software is a web browser an example of?
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In the context of a computer, what does the term 'interrupt' refer to?
Svare(A)
A signal to the CPU to stop its current task.
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Which of the following is a feature of most IDEs?
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What are some examples of application software?
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What key features are offered by a Windows backup utility?
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Which of the following are examples of system software?
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Which features are generally included in an Integrated Development Environment (IDE)?
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Which utility is often used to manage partitions on a hard drive?
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What are the advantages of using high-level programming languages?
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What is a key benefit of using an operating system with a GUI?
Svare(B)
Easier interaction for the user.
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What is the role of the 'scheduler' in an operating system?
Svare(C)
To determine which processes get to use the CPU and for how long
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What is a primary benefit of using high-level programming languages?
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What is one key difference between compilers and interpreters?
Svare(B)
Compilers translate the entire program at once; interpreters execute programs one line at a time.
48
Which type of software is specifically designed to detect and remove malicious programs?
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What component of an operating system is primarily responsible for managing disk storage and file organization?
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Which type of system software controls the hardware and acts as an intermediary between hardware and application software?
