Software Terms: UK vs US Quiz

Which of the following is a term commonly used in software development to describe a small, reusable piece of code?

• Widget

• Module

• Gadget

• Segment

In British English, the term "program" is often spelled differently. What is the British English spelling?

• Programme

• Program

• Programe

• Programe

Which of the following terms is used to describe a software error?

• Bug

• Glitch

• Fault

• All of the above

In American English, the term "disk" is often used. What is the British English equivalent?

• Disc

• Disk

• Disque

• Disq

Which of the following is a synonym for "software"?

• Application

• Hardware

• Firmware

• Middleware

Which term is used to describe a temporary storage area in computing?

• Cache

• Buffer

• Stack

• Heap

In British English, the term "colour" is used. What is the American English equivalent?

• Color

• Colour

• Colur

• Colore

Which of the following terms is used to describe a software update that fixes bugs?

• Patch

• Upgrade

• Enhancement

• Revision

In American English, the term "license" is often used. What is the British English equivalent?

• Licence

• License

• Licens

• Licenc

Which of the following terms is used to describe a graphical user interface element that allows users to interact with software?

• Widget

• Module

• Gadget

• Segment