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1
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Operation with the data which is used to arrangement

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sorting of data

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2
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MS Access. Functions of commands in “Datasheet” tab

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are intended for working with tables

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3
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MS Access. Connected fields have

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different names but the same type of data

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4
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Which of the following is not a major type of operating system?

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Web-based operating system

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5
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What is the role of the kernel in an operating system?

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Interacting with hardware

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6
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Which operating system is known for its open-source nature and is often used in server environments?

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Linux

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7
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does the acronym GUI stand for in the context of operating systems

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Graphic User Interface

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8
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In the context of operating systems, what is a process?

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An independent program or task

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9
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Which of the following is NOT a common function of an operating system?

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Graphics design

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10
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is the purpose of a file system in an operating system.

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To organize and manage files on storage devices

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11
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Which type of kernel architecture separates core functions into separate modules, enhancing modularity?

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Microkernel

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12
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What is the primary purpose of an operating system?

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Managing hardware resources

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13
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is software

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The programs and data used by a computer.

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14
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Which of the following is an example of system software?

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Windows Operating System

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15
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What type of software allows you to perform specific tasks, such as word processing or spreadsheet calculations?

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Application software

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16
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Which software is designed to protect a computer from viruses, malware, and other security threats?

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Antivirus software

17
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is open-source software.

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Software whose source code is freely available, allowing anyone to view, modify, and distribute it.

18
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Which of the following is an example of a proprietary software?

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Microsoft Office

19
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What does the term “freeware” mean in the context of software?

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Software that is always free and has no restrictions on its usage.

20
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Which software category includes tools for managing and maintaining the computer’s hardware and software components?

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Utility software

21
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What is the purpose of a web browser software?

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To access and view websites and web content.

22
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Which software type provides a bridge between the user and the computer hardware, managing resources and facilitating communication between the two?

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System software

23
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What is software?

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A set of instructions that tell a computer what to do

24
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Which of the following is an example of system software?

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Windows Operating System

25
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type of software is designed for specific tasks, such as word processing or graphic design.

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Application software

26
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Which of the following is an example of freeware?

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VLC Media Player

27
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What is the purpose of an operating system’s utility software?

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To maintain and optimize system performance

28
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Which type of software is permanently stored in hardware and cannot be easily updated or changed?

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Firmware

29
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is the term for software that is distributed for free, but users are encouraged to make voluntary payments if they find it useful.

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Shareware

30
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Which of the following programming languages is commonly used for developing mobile applications?

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java

31
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What is the role of a software license?

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To specify the terms and conditions under which the software can be used

32
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is the central processing unit (CPU) responsible for in a computer system.

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Performing calculations and executing instructions

33
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Which component of a computer system is responsible for temporarily storing data that the CPU is actively using?

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RAM (Random Access Memory)

34
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That is the purpose of the BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) in a computer system.

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Initializing hardware components and booting the computer

35
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Which type of storage device is known for its fast data access times but is typically smaller in capacity compared to traditional hard drives?

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SSD (Solid State Drive)

36
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What is the purpose of the GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) in a computer system?

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Displaying graphics and rendering images

37
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Which computer architecture uses a single central processing unit to execute instructions one at a time?

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CISC (Complex Instruction Set Computer)

38
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What is the purpose of the bus in a computer system?

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To transfer data between hardware components

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