
IT Quiz
Authored by Alex McCluskey
Computers
12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an operating system?
A software that manages the hardware and software resources of a computer
A software that provides a graphical user interface for the user
A software that performs specific tasks such as virus scanning or file compression
A software that allows users to create and edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a user interface?
The way a user interacts with a computer system or application
The way a computer system or application displays information to the user
The way a user inputs commands or data to a computer system or application
All of the above
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is utility software?
A software that helps users perform common tasks such as copying, deleting, or renaming files
A software that helps users troubleshoot and maintain their computer system
A software that helps users protect their computer system from malicious attacks or threats
All of the above
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is application software?
A software that provides specific functions or features for the user
A software that runs on top of an operating system and uses its resources
A software that can be installed, updated, or removed by the user
All of the above
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the difference between open and proprietary software?
Open software is free and proprietary software is paid
Open software is developed by a community and proprietary software is developed by a company
Open software has its source code available and proprietary software has its source code hidden
All of the above
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are some examples of open software?
Linux, Firefox, LibreOffice
Windows, Chrome, Microsoft Office
MacOS, Safari, iWork
None of the above
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are some examples of proprietary software?
Linux, Firefox, LibreOffice
Windows, Chrome, Microsoft Office
MacOS, Safari, iWork
All of the above except a
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