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ICT System Software MCQ Tutorial

The document is a tutorial containing multiple choice questions and fill-in-the-blank exercises related to information and communication technology (ICT). It covers topics such as system software, utility software, operating systems, and communication software. The exercises are designed to test knowledge on the functions and types of software used in computer systems.

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ICT System Software MCQ Tutorial

The document is a tutorial containing multiple choice questions and fill-in-the-blank exercises related to information and communication technology (ICT). It covers topics such as system software, utility software, operating systems, and communication software. The exercises are designed to test knowledge on the functions and types of software used in computer systems.

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ICT

Tutorial

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)

1. Which of the following is system software?


A. Microsoft Word
B. Windows 10
C. Google Chrome
D. Adobe Photoshop

2. Which software is designed to maintain or operate the computer system?


A. Application software
B. System software
C. Programming software
D. Firmware

3. Which of the following is not a type of utility software?


A. Backup
B. Defragmentation
C. Compression
D. Spreadsheet

4. Which utility software is used to create a copy of files for safety?


A. Formatting
B. Backup
C. Compression
D. Defragmentation
5. The process of arranging fragmented data on the hard disk is called:
A. Formatting
B. Compression
C. Defragmentation
D. Installation

6. Which utility software reduces the size of a file or group of files?


A. Backup
B. Formatting
C. Compression
D. Encryption

7. Which of the following utilities prepares a disk for use and may erase existing data?
A. Formatting
B. Backup
C. Compression
D. Defragmentation

8. The software that controls and manages the computer hardware and software is:
A. Utility software
B. Programming language
C. Operating system
D. Communication software

9. A single-user operating system is usually found in:


A. Server rooms
B. Household appliances
C. Computer networks
D. Cloud systems
10. Which type of operating system provides network login and user account
management?
A. Real-time OS
B. Network OS
C. Single-user OS
D. Distributed OS

11. Which of the following is a function of an operating system?


A. Typing documents
B. Memory management
C. Printing documents
D. Designing webpages

12. Which of the following is an example of communication software?


A. Antivirus
B. WinZip
C. Facebook Messenger
D. Disk Cleanup

Fill in the Blanks

1. __________ software is designed to maintain or operate the computer system.

2. There are two types of system software: __________ and __________.

3. A __________ utility creates a copy of files and programs for protection.

4. The __________ utility reduces the size of a file or a group of files.

5. __________ rearranges fragmented data on the hard disk to improve performance.


6. __________ prepares storage media like hard disks or USB drives for first use.

7. The Operating System (OS) allows the user to control and manage the computer’s
__________ and __________.

8. A __________ operating system only allows one general user.

9. The four main features of an operating system are memory management, resource
management, security, and __________.

10. Examples of communication software include web browsers, email, __________, social
media, and instant messaging.

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