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ICSE Class 8 Computer Applications — practice by topic

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Computer Applications topics

Algorithms and Flowcharts (28)Conditional Statements in Java (28)Introduction to Java and BlueJ (28)Java Data Types and Variables (28)Networks and Cyber Security (28)Operating Systems and GUI (28)Operators in Java (28)Spreadsheet Basics (28)

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What software manages computer hardware and software resources?Read the answer and worked solution →What is the core operating system software that is always running?Read the answer and worked solution →Which component decides when applications receive CPU time or memory?Read the answer and worked solution →What is a group of distinct networked computers with separate OSes?Read the answer and worked solution →

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What software manages computer hardware and software resources?

  1. Operating system
  2. Application suite
  3. Database program
  4. Language translator
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Correct answer: A. Operating system

An operating system serves as system software that manages hardware and resources.

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What is the core operating system software that is always running?

  1. Compiler
  2. Kernel
  3. Editor
  4. Loader
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Correct answer: B. Kernel

The kernel represents the central component of an operating system that runs continuously.

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Which component decides when applications receive CPU time or memory?

  1. Peripheral bus
  2. Document parser
  3. Operating system
  4. Storage controller
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Correct answer: C. Operating system

Operating systems allocate resources by scheduling CPU time and memory space among programs.

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