System Software and Data Processing

A comprehensive vocabulary review of 80 terms covering system software, operating systems, booting, system resource management, software classification, and data processing modes.

Multiple Choice: Which type of system software acts as the primary program without which a computer cannot operate? A) Device Driver, B) Utility Software, C) Operating System, D) Bespoke Software

C) Operating System

True or False: Warm booting begins from a completely powered-off state.

False. A cold boot starts from a completely powered-off state, whereas a warm boot restarts the computer without interrupting power.

Short Answer: Which memory type temporarily stores the operating system when it is transferred from the storage disc during the boot routine?

Random Access Memory (RAM)

Multiple Choice: Where are the startup instructions known as the BIOS permanently stored? A) RAM, B) ROM chip, C) Secondary storage, D) Virtual memory

B) ROM chip

True or False: Virtual memory addresses limited RAM capacity by swapping manageable blocks of a program between main memory and secondary storage.

True

Short Answer: What is the specialized program that enables an individual hardware device to communicate properly with the computer?

Device driver

Multiple Choice: Which utility program function is specifically designed to retrieve files after a program crashes or encounters a critical error? A) Virus scanning, B) File backup, C) File recovery, D) Disk defragmentation

C) File recovery

True or False: General purpose software is typically more expensive than bespoke software because it undergoes years of testing by millions of users.

False. General purpose software is much cheaper because development costs are distributed across millions of users.

Short Answer: Which macro programming language is utilized within the Microsoft Office suite to customize tasks in applications like Excel and Access?

Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)

Multiple Choice: Software written exclusively for a specific organization that requires unique staff training is known as: A) General purpose software, B) Bespoke software, C) Integrated software, D) Utility software

B) Bespoke software (or tailor-made software)

True or False: Phone camera software that exclusively captures, edits, and shares photos is classified as specialized software.

True

Short Answer: What term describes a comprehensive software bundle that incorporates word processing, spreadsheets, and database management within a single package?

Integrated software

Multiple Choice: Which of the following tasks is most suited for batch processing? A) Aeroplane landing control, B) Employee monthly payroll, C) Real-time ticket reservation, D) Electronic funds transfer

B) Employee monthly payroll

True or False: A primary benefit of batch processing is that it produces immediate output with zero turnaround delay.

False. A major disadvantage of batch processing is that data is collected over time, causing delays before results are processed and returned.

Short Answer: In a time-sharing system, what does the operating system assign to each user so that multiple individuals can concurrently use a central mainframe?

A slice of CPU time

Multiple Choice: Executing multiple programs concurrently using two or more physical processors is defined as: A) Multiprogramming, B) Multitasking, C) Multiprocessing, D) Multi-user processing

C) Multiprocessing

True or False: Any hardware device or computer system that is online is inherently operating under real-time processing.

False. While real-time systems must always be online, an online connection does not guarantee real-time processing due to potential processing delays.

Short Answer: What are two key operational requirements or disadvantages of real-time processing systems?

The computer must be dedicated solely to that specific task, and it must maintain a continuous online connection.