ITF101 – Intro to Computing

ANSWER SHEET - MODULE#4

Name: Emmanuel Francisco Date: 08/10/2021

Section/Year: BSIT – 1A

C. QUIZ
I. IDENTIFICATION. Identify what is being described in each sentences.
1. Programs that perform specific tasks related to managing computer resources.
2. Restarting a running computer without turning off the power.
3. Type of operating system that controls and coordinates networked computers.
4. An operating system is often referred to as the software environment or software _______.
5. Switching between different applications.
6. A type of software that allows a single physical computer to operate as though it were two or
more separate and
independent computers.
7. Mobile operating system that is owned by Google and is widely used in many smartphones.
8. Type of program that guard’s computer systems from viruses and other damaging programs.
9. If a file cannot be saved on a single track, it has to be _______.
10. Program that works with the operating system to allow communication between a device and
the rest of a computer
system is called a device _______.

II. OPEN-ENDED. Respond to each question or statement.

1. From you own perspective, why do you think system software is important? Which among the
four types of system
software programs are you least familiar? Why?
2. What is an operating system? Give at least 3 examples of devices which runs embedded type
of operating system.
3. What are mobile operating systems? Describe the leading mobile operating systems and give
1-3 brand of devices
running the particular operating system.
4. What are desktop operating systems? Compare Windows, Mac OS, Linux, and Chrome OS.
5. Choose one utility and explain why it is the most essential utility for you.