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Computer Software Quiz

Authored by Deborah Klier

Computers

9th - 12th Grade

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Computer Software Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The coded instructions that tell the hardware what to do and when to do it

compiler

malware

software

firewall

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an operating system?

A type of computer virus.

A device used to input data into a computer.

A programming language used to write computer programs.

A software that manages computer hardware and software resources and provides common services for computer programs.

3.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of an operating system?

Check all that apply.

Windows

MacOS

Google Drive

Microsoft Office

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is application software?

Computer programs that control the basic operations of a computer.

Computer programs designed to perform specific tasks for the user.

Hardware components that allow a computer to run software.

Computer programs that manage and organize data on a computer.

5.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of application software?

Check all that apply.

Operating system

Word processor

Spreadsheet

Web browser

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main difference between operating systems and application software?

Operating systems are used to browse the internet, while application software is used for word processing.

Operating systems manage and control the hardware and software resources of a computer, while application software is designed to for a specific user purpose.

Operating systems are responsible for managing files and folders, while application software is responsible for managing computer hardware.

Operating systems are installed on computers, while application software is installed on mobile devices.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is not an operating system?

macOS

Microsoft Word

Windows

ChromeOS

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