Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Software (Section 10)
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Which of the following functionalities can be offered by an IDE?
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What are some examples of application software?
3
What is the main purpose of a restore point in an operating system?
Svar(B)
To provide a means to revert the system to a previous state.
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What are the key functions of an IDE?
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Which feature of an operating system is designed to prevent unauthorized access to system resources?
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Which type of utility is commonly used to protect data against unauthorized access?
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Which type of software is primarily designed to protect a computer system from malicious software and cyber threats?
8
What is the role of the Decode stage in the Fetch-Decode-Execute cycle?
Svar(C)
Translating the instruction
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What is the primary function of auto-documenter and prettyprinting in a code editor?
Svar(C)
To make the code neat, easy to read and explain the function and purpose of programming codes
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Which part of an IDE helps to find and correct errors during program development?
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Which of the following would be classified as low-level languages?
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What does a user typically use to interact with a computer if it has a GUI?
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Which of these are functions of an operating system?
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What is a core function of security management in an operating system?
Svar(B)
Protecting data and system resources.
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What type of software is designed to translate source code into machine-executable code?
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What type of translation does a compiler perform?
Svar(B)
Translation of high-level language to machine code.
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What is an advantage of using an interpreter?
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Which of the following characterizes an interpreter's execution approach?
Svar(B)
It translates and executes the program line by line.
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What is the primary difference between a high-level language and assembly language?
Svar(C)
High-level language uses English-like syntax, while assembly language uses mnemonics.
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What does 'prettyprinting' help with in a code editor?
Svar(C)
Making the code more readable by formatting it.
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What is the main purpose of an operating system's kernel?
Svar(B)
To manage the computer's hardware resources
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What is the primary role of a compiler?
Svar(B)
To translate code into machine code.
23
What is the purpose of an interrupt in a computer system?
Svar(B)
To signal the processor to handle a task.
24
Which type of program is designed to monitor a computer and report any unusual or suspicious activity?
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Which of the following statements is true about the relationship between high-level and low-level languages?
Svar(C)
High-level languages are translated into machine code by a compiler or interpreter.
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In the context of translators, what distinguishes a compiler from an interpreter?
Svar(B)
A compiler translates the entire program at once, while an interpreter executes the code line by line.
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Which component translates high-level code into machine code?
Svar(C)
A compiler or interpreter
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What feature helps programmers by highlighting the code syntax in a meaningful way?
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Which of the following is a key advantage of using a graphical user interface (GUI) compared to a command-line interface?
Svar(C)
Is typically more user-friendly for novice users
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What is one advantage of using a high-level language?
Svar(C)
It makes the coding process easier and faster.
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What is the primary goal of multitasking in an operating system?
Svar(B)
To enable multiple programs to run concurrently.
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Which of these is the main purpose of a buffer?
Svar(C)
To temporarily store data during transfer between devices or processes.
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What does an IDE provide to assist programmers in their work?
Svar(C)
A code editor, compiler, and debugger.
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Which type of interface is typically considered the most challenging for a new user?
Svar(B)
Command Line Interface (CLI)
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What is the main advantage of using a GUI (Graphical User Interface)?
Svar(C)
Is more user-friendly and intuitive.
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What does an assembler do?
Svar(C)
Translates assembly language to machine code.
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What are some features of an IDE?
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Which tool translates high-level language into machine code?
39
What happens when an interrupt is serviced?
Svar(D)
The current task is interrupted, and the interrupt's routine is executed.
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In an IDE, what feature helps identify and correct errors in code?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of assembly language?
Svar(C)
It uses mnemonics to represent machine instructions.
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What is the advantage of using a high-level programming language?
Svar(C)
It is easier for humans to write and understand.
43
During the Fetch-Decode-Execute cycle, what stage immediately follows the 'Fetch' stage?
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Which of the following statements is true about low-level languages?
Svar(C)
They offer greater control over hardware resources.
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Which statement best describes an interpreter?
Svar(B)
Executes code line by line after translating.
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What kind of checking does the IDE perform to find errors?
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What is a key benefit of using high-level languages?
Svar(C)
They are more abstract and easier for humans to understand.
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What is the primary role of a compiler in software development?
Svar(B)
To translate high-level source code into machine code.
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Which of the following is an example of application software?
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What is the primary difference between a compiler and an interpreter?
Svar(B)
A compiler translates the whole code at once, while an interpreter translates code line by line.
