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GCSE AQA Computer Science (8525): 3.4.3 Software Classification Exam

Instructions:

• Answer all questions.
• Provide examples where required.
• Write answers clearly, explaining key terms.
• Time: 30 minutes.
• Total: 20 marks.

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Section A: Short-Answer Questions (8 marks)

1. Define system software and give one example. (2 marks)

2. Define application software and give one example. (2 marks)

3. State two functions of an operating system. (2 marks)

4. What is a utility program? Give one example. (2 marks)

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Section B: Explanation Questions (12 marks)

5. Explain the difference between system software and application software. Include why system software is necessary for application software to run. (4 marks)

6. Describe how an operating system manages memory and why this is important. (3 marks)

7. Explain the role of utility programs in a computer system. Provide an example and describe its function. (3 marks)

8. A user wants to edit a document and protect their computer from viruses. Identify one application software and one system software (utility) they might use, and explain how the OS supports these. (2 marks)

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End of Questions

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