Computer Software and Hardware Quiz

Which type of software is a collection of instructions that enable the user to interact with a computer, its hardware, or perform tasks?

• Application Software

• System Software

• Utility Software

• Hardware

What is an example of an application software?

• Interpreter

• Operating System

• Compiler

• Microsoft Word

What is the main responsibility of an operating system?

• Recognizing input from keyboard

• Ensuring programs and users do not interfere with each other

• Providing a software platform to run other programs

• Sending output to the display screen

Which type of software assists users with controlling or maintaining the operation of a computer, its devices, or its software?

• System Software

• Application Software

• Hardware

• Utility Software

What is an example of utility software?

• Microsoft Word

• Disk Checker

• Student Record Software

• Microsoft Excel

Which computer language is understood by the computer directly?

• Low Level Language

• Assembly Language

• Middle Level Language

• High Level Language

What is an advantage of writing instructions in high level language?

• More readable and understandable

• Difficult to understand

• Machine dependent

• Executes slower compared to low level language

What is the main output device of a computer?

• Scanner

• Monitor

• Printer

• Joystick

What is the main function of a mouse?

• Produce hard copies of processed data

• Move cursor or pointer across the screen

• Input sound

• Scan pictures and pages of text

What is the purpose of a microphone as a computer input device?

• Input sound

• Move cursor or pointer on the screen

• Scan pictures and pages of text

• Produce hard copies of processed data