Types of Software and Operating Systems Quiz - CBSE Class 11 Computer Science

Free practice quiz: Types of Software and Operating Systems (CBSE Class 11 Computer Science). 20 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

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1. Which of the following is NOT an example of system software?

   1. Operating System
   2. Compiler
   3. Word Processor
   4. Device Driver
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   Answer: C. Word Processor

   System software manages and controls computer hardware and provides a platform for application software to run. Word processor is an application software.

2. What is the difference between system software and application software?

   1. System software runs applications; application software manages hardware
   2. System software manages hardware; application software runs specific tasks
   3. They are the same
   4. None of the above
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   Answer: B. System software manages hardware; application software runs specific tasks

   System software interacts directly with the hardware, while application software performs user-specific tasks.

3. What is the purpose of a compiler?

   1. To execute programs
   2. To translate high-level language to machine code
   3. To manage memory
   4. To control hardware
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   Answer: B. To translate high-level language to machine code

   Compilers convert human-readable code into a language that computers understand.

4. What are the key functions of a shell?

   1. Manages memory
   2. Provides a user interface for interacting with the OS
   3. Controls hardware devices
   4. Compiles programs
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   Answer: B. Provides a user interface for interacting with the OS

   Shells provide a command-line interface for users to interact with the OS.

5. Compare and contrast open-source and proprietary operating systems, providing examples of each.

   1. Open-source: Linux, Proprietary: Windows; differentiated by source code accessibility and licensing
   2. Open-source: Windows, Proprietary: Linux; differentiated by source code accessibility and licensing
   3. Open-source: Android, Proprietary: macOS; differentiated by cost
   4. Open-source: macOS, Proprietary: Android; differentiated by user interface
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   Answer: A. Open-source: Linux, Proprietary: Windows; differentiated by source code accessibility and licensing

   Understanding the differences in licensing and code access is key.

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