Week 5 Lesson 3 -Computer Software

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the main function of computer software?

• It provides power to the computer hardware

• It tells the computer how to perform tasks

• It stores physical data

• It connects computers to the internet

Fill in the Blank

The software that enables hardware component functionality is called ___.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an example of a utility software?

• Antivirus

• Disk Cleanup

• Backup software

• Microsoft Word

Multiple Select

Which of the following are components of system software?

• Operating System

• Utilities

• Device Drivers

• Web Browser

Open Ended

What steps would you follow to check your operating system and drivers on a Windows computer?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of general-purpose software?

• MS Word

• AutoCAD

• Excel

• Chrome

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a specialized software used for graphic design?

• Photoshop

• MS Word

• Google Docs

• Slack

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the primary function of collaborative software?

• To manage hardware resources

• To edit documents offline

• To enable multiple users to work together online

• To protect computers from viruses

Open Ended

Name two features that collaborative software supports to enable teamwork.

Open Ended

Explain the difference between general-purpose, specialized, and collaborative application software, providing an example for each.

Open Ended

After learning about system, application, and collaborative software, what is one question you still have or something you would like to explore further?