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Question #161
Which of the following is an example of a video editing software?
A. Access
B. Excel
C. Adobe Premiere Pro
D. MS Word
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Premiere Pro is a professional video editing application.
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Question #162
What is the role of the window manager in a GUI?
A. Manages files
B. Compiles programs
C. Manages the appearance and placement of windows
D. Manages hardware
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The window manager controls window borders, title bars, and positioning.
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Question #163
Which of the following is a utility software for file synchronization?
A. Cleanup
B. Defrag
C. Chkdsk
D. SyncToy
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
SyncToy is a Microsoft utility for syncing files between folders.
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Question #164
Which of the following is a type of system software that manages virtual memory?
A. File manager
B. Device manager
C. Network manager
D. Memory manager
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Memory management includes handling virtual memory swapping.
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Question #165
What is the purpose of a software watermark?
A. To speed up execution
B. To identify copyright and ownership
C. To manage memory
D. To compress files
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Watermarks are used to protect software intellectual property.
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Question #166
Which of the following is an example of a collaboration software?
A. Calculator
B. Microsoft Teams
C. Paint
D. Notepad
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Teams is a collaboration and communication platform.
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Question #167
What is the function of a code obfuscator?
A. To manage memory
B. To make source code difficult to understand
C. To link libraries
D. To compile code faster
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Obfuscation protects intellectual property by making code unreadable.
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Question #168
Which of the following is a type of utility software for system recovery?
A. System Restore
B. Defrag
C. Disk Cleanup
D. Compression
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
System Restore rolls back system files to a previous state.
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Question #169
What is the role of an init process in Unix/Linux?
A. Compiles code
B. Manages files
C. Controls network
D. First process started at boot
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Init is the root process from which all others are spawned.
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Question #170
Which of the following is an example of a desktop publishing software?
A. Outlook
B. Adobe InDesign
C. Word
D. Excel
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
InDesign is used for page layout and desktop publishing.
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Question #171
What is the purpose of a software installer?
A. To manage disk
B. To update drivers
C. To uninstall software
D. To copy files and configure settings for an application
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Installers place program files in the correct locations and set up registry entries.
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Question #172
Which of the following is a type of system software that schedules processes?
A. Process scheduler
B. Memory manager
C. File manager
D. Device manager
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The scheduler determines process execution order.
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Question #173
What is the difference between open source and public domain software?
A. Open source has no copyright; public domain has copyright
B. Public domain requires attribution; open source does not
C. Public domain has no copyright; open source has copyright with permissive license
D. They are the same
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Public domain software is not copyrighted, while open source still has copyright.
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Question #174
Which of the following is an example of a utility software for file compression?
A. Excel
B. Chrome
C. WinZip
D. Word
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
WinZip is a file compression and archiving utility.
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Question #175
What is the main purpose of a system audit tool?
A. To compress files
B. To defragment disk
C. To review system security and compliance
D. To backup data
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Audit tools check for vulnerabilities and policy violations.
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Question #176
Which of the following is a type of application software for CRM?
A. Photoshop
B. Notepad
C. VLC
D. Salesforce
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Salesforce is a Customer Relationship Management application.
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Question #177
What is the role of the interrupt handler?
A. Processes interrupt requests from hardware
B. Compiles programs
C. Manages network
D. Manages files
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Interrupt handlers respond to hardware events like keyboard input.
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Question #178
Which of the following is an example of a utility software for network diagnostics?
A. Backup
B. Cleanup
C. Ping
D. Defrag
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Ping is a command-line utility for testing network connectivity.
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Question #179
What is the purpose of a software repository?
A. Compiles source code
B. Stores software packages for distribution
C. Manages memory
D. Controls hardware
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Repositories hold collections of software packages for easy installation.
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Question #180
Which of the following is a type of system software that provides a command-line interface?
A. Notepad
B. Explorer
C. Paint
D. Command prompt (cmd)
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Command Prompt is a CLI utility for executing text-based commands.
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