COMPUTER SOFTWARE AND BUYING A
COMPUTER EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Programs that offer the structure and hardware control necessary to run the computer and its
peripheral devices are called _____ software.
Multiple choice question. - ANS system
The most common OS for personal computers is Microsoft _________. - ANS windows or
windows 10
Jose uses Windows 10 on his laptop to run the programs he needs to complete his college
assignments. Windows OS is owned and maintained by _______ . - ANS microsoft
The most common computer platform is called an __________ system or an OS. -
ANS operating
Which two of the following are usually considered the strengths of the macOS platform? -
ANS strong graphics quality and graphical user interface (GUI), very stable and reliable, few
viruses
Every computer must have operating system (OS) software. This operating system is often
referred to as the ________ of the computer. - ANS platform
Which operating system is found on Apple smartphones and tablets? - ANS iOS
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, What manages hardware and software, supports the computer's basic functions, and runs
programs? - ANS OS
Which two of the following are true statements about the Linux OS? - ANS free for
consumers to download and use, Linux is an open-source software
Which of the following is a popular OS software program? - ANS microsoft windows
If you plan to become an accountant or major in finance, it is probably best to purchase a
computer that uses __________ operating system. - ANS the windows
Which of the following is a strength of the Windows OS? - ANS wide availability of software
options
Which three of the statements are true statements regarding utility programs? -
ANS (1)common utility programs include disk formatting, disk cleanup, and disk
defragmenting, (2)utility programs are included with both Windows and macOS, (3)utility
programs often perform a specific maintenance type of task
The computer platform known for its graphics capability and stylish design is the ___________.
- ANS macOS
Small application programs that are often utility programs and perform less complex
operational functions and are commonly used to execute tasks in the Control Panel of
Microsoft Windows are called __________. - ANS applets
Which two of the following are characteristics of the iOS? - ANS developed by Apple for
Apple mobile products, comes with Siri, FaceTime, Safari, and other Apple apps
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COMPUTER EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Programs that offer the structure and hardware control necessary to run the computer and its
peripheral devices are called _____ software.
Multiple choice question. - ANS system
The most common OS for personal computers is Microsoft _________. - ANS windows or
windows 10
Jose uses Windows 10 on his laptop to run the programs he needs to complete his college
assignments. Windows OS is owned and maintained by _______ . - ANS microsoft
The most common computer platform is called an __________ system or an OS. -
ANS operating
Which two of the following are usually considered the strengths of the macOS platform? -
ANS strong graphics quality and graphical user interface (GUI), very stable and reliable, few
viruses
Every computer must have operating system (OS) software. This operating system is often
referred to as the ________ of the computer. - ANS platform
Which operating system is found on Apple smartphones and tablets? - ANS iOS
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, What manages hardware and software, supports the computer's basic functions, and runs
programs? - ANS OS
Which two of the following are true statements about the Linux OS? - ANS free for
consumers to download and use, Linux is an open-source software
Which of the following is a popular OS software program? - ANS microsoft windows
If you plan to become an accountant or major in finance, it is probably best to purchase a
computer that uses __________ operating system. - ANS the windows
Which of the following is a strength of the Windows OS? - ANS wide availability of software
options
Which three of the statements are true statements regarding utility programs? -
ANS (1)common utility programs include disk formatting, disk cleanup, and disk
defragmenting, (2)utility programs are included with both Windows and macOS, (3)utility
programs often perform a specific maintenance type of task
The computer platform known for its graphics capability and stylish design is the ___________.
- ANS macOS
Small application programs that are often utility programs and perform less complex
operational functions and are commonly used to execute tasks in the Control Panel of
Microsoft Windows are called __________. - ANS applets
Which two of the following are characteristics of the iOS? - ANS developed by Apple for
Apple mobile products, comes with Siri, FaceTime, Safari, and other Apple apps
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