Q.

1
What is firmware?
A. A type of hardware device.
B. A set of instructions programmed that is permanently etched into a hardware
device.
C. A type of software that can be erased by an end-user.
D. A type of software that remains on that device only when it is on.
Q. 2
Why is it easier to update firmware on iPhones and iPads compared to routers?
A. iPhones and iPads allow you to download and install the firmware from the device
B. Routers do not require firmware updates
C. Updating firmware on iPhones and iPads is manual
D. Routers do not have an administrative console
Q. 3
What is the consequence of a manufacturer stopping support for a device?
A. The device becomes unusable
B. The device becomes more powerful
C. The device becomes more secure
D. The device becomes less expensive
Q. 4
Why is firmware considered semi-permanent?
A. It can be updated to work with a new operating system.
B. It is a software program on the hardware device.
C. It remains the same unless it is not updated.
D. It is a type of flash memory.
Q. 5
What should you check to ensure you have downloaded the right firmware?
A. The model number of the hardware you are updating and the model number
corresponding to that firmware; they must be the same
B. The color of the device
C. The price of the firmware
D. The size of the firmware file
Q. 6
What can happen if a device shuts down during a firmware update?
A. Partial firmware update can seriously damage the way of device works
B. It will not affect the device at all
C. The device will be updated successfully
 D. The device will shut down permanently
Q. 7
Which of the following devices may require firmware updates?
A. All of the above
B. Smartphones
C. Modems
D. Printers
Q. 8
Why do some devices not require firmware updates?
A. They are designed to be permanent.
B. They use ROM or PROM.
C. They use flash memory which became user-friendly and easier to update.
D. There is no standardized system for updating firmware.
Q. 9
Why is automatic firmware update beneficial?
A. It requires less of you as a consumer and can be set up into your busy lifestyle to
update firmware timely
B. It is not necessary to update firmware automatically
C. It may damage your device
D. It consumes a lot of time to check for updates on daily basis
Q. 10
How can you check for available firmware updates on your device?
A. All of the above
B. Check the manual
C. Receive an email from the manufacturer
D. Wait for Windows automatic updates to apply firmware updates
System software controls a computer's internal functioning and also controls hardware
devices.
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FALSE
Software refers to a computer's external components.
TRUE
FALSE
System software is responsible for converting human-readable language into machine
language.
TRUE
FALSE
Software is a collection of instructions, data, or computer programs used to run
machines and carry out activities.
TRUE
FALSE
System software operates the computer hardware and provides basic functionality to
the users.
TRUE
FALSE
Hardware understands machine language, while user applications work in human-
readable languages.
TRUE
FALSE
System software acts as an interface between hardware and user applications.
TRUE
FALSE
Software only includes computer programs, not scripts or applications.
TRUE
FALSE
System software is the antithesis of hardware.
TRUE
FALSE
User applications are work in machine language.
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FALSE