CISB EXAM 2 2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
System software - ANS operating system and utility programs that control a computer
system and allow you to use that system
application software - ANS Refers to programs that perform specific tasks such as word
processing, database management, or accounting.
operating system - ANS a collection of programs designed to control all the hardware and
application software on the computer
functions of an operating system - ANS interfacing with users, booting the computer,
configuring devices, managing network connections, managing and monitoring resources and
jobs, file management, security
configuring devices - ANS device drivers communicate with peripheral devices
most operating systems look for and recognize new devices each time the computer bots
device drivers can be updated and reinstalled as needed
Multitasking - ANS An operating system feature that allows more than one application to run
at a time.
Multithreading - ANS A technology that allows multiple parts or threads from a program to
run simultaneously.
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, Computers run two general types of software. What are they? - ANS Systems software and
application software
System software - ANS consists of the "background" programs (operating system and utility
programs) that allow you to manage, control and operate your computer--and allow it to run
application SW. Most system SW programs are preinstalled on your computer when you
purchase it.
Application Software - ANS which normally must be purchased, allows users to perform
specific hobby or business related tasks--such as writing a letter, playing a game or printing
payroll checks
What two categories are system software divided into? - ANS the operating system (OS) and
utility programs.
Primary tasks of an Operating system - ANS main collection of programs that manages a
computer's activities.
- The primary tasks of an OS are management and control. It manages application SW
instructions and acts as a middle-man between the user and the computer and between
application programs and the computer's hardware. Without an OS, a computer cannot run.
Primary functions of an Operating System - ANS 1. Interfacing with users:
2. Booting up the computer and starting programs:
3. Configuring devices and loading device drivers that enable the OS to communicate with
attached hardware devices.
4. Managing resources and jobs:
5. File management:
6. Security:
Operating system processing techniques - ANS -Multitasking is the ability of an OS to have
more than one program open at a time.
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ANSWERS
System software - ANS operating system and utility programs that control a computer
system and allow you to use that system
application software - ANS Refers to programs that perform specific tasks such as word
processing, database management, or accounting.
operating system - ANS a collection of programs designed to control all the hardware and
application software on the computer
functions of an operating system - ANS interfacing with users, booting the computer,
configuring devices, managing network connections, managing and monitoring resources and
jobs, file management, security
configuring devices - ANS device drivers communicate with peripheral devices
most operating systems look for and recognize new devices each time the computer bots
device drivers can be updated and reinstalled as needed
Multitasking - ANS An operating system feature that allows more than one application to run
at a time.
Multithreading - ANS A technology that allows multiple parts or threads from a program to
run simultaneously.
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, Computers run two general types of software. What are they? - ANS Systems software and
application software
System software - ANS consists of the "background" programs (operating system and utility
programs) that allow you to manage, control and operate your computer--and allow it to run
application SW. Most system SW programs are preinstalled on your computer when you
purchase it.
Application Software - ANS which normally must be purchased, allows users to perform
specific hobby or business related tasks--such as writing a letter, playing a game or printing
payroll checks
What two categories are system software divided into? - ANS the operating system (OS) and
utility programs.
Primary tasks of an Operating system - ANS main collection of programs that manages a
computer's activities.
- The primary tasks of an OS are management and control. It manages application SW
instructions and acts as a middle-man between the user and the computer and between
application programs and the computer's hardware. Without an OS, a computer cannot run.
Primary functions of an Operating System - ANS 1. Interfacing with users:
2. Booting up the computer and starting programs:
3. Configuring devices and loading device drivers that enable the OS to communicate with
attached hardware devices.
4. Managing resources and jobs:
5. File management:
6. Security:
Operating system processing techniques - ANS -Multitasking is the ability of an OS to have
more than one program open at a time.
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