Computer Software Quiz

If a student wants to create a presentation, which software would be most appropriate to use?

• Microsoft Excel

• Microsoft PowerPoint

• Google Docs

• VLC Media Player

Which of the following best describes the relationship between source language and machine language?

• Source language is more complex than machine language.

• Source language is a higher-level language that needs to be translated into machine language.

• Machine language is easier to read than source language.

• There is no relationship between the two.

If a programmer writes a program in a source language, what must happen next for the computer to understand it?

• The program must be printed out.

• The program must be converted into machine language.

• The program must be saved on a disk.

• The program must be shared with other programmers.

What is the primary function of computer software?

• To provide physical components for a computer

• To operate computers and execute specific tasks

• To store data permanently

• To connect hardware components

What is the main difference between system software and application software?

• System software is used for specific tasks, while application software manages hardware.

• System software operates the computer, while application software performs specific user tasks.

• System software is written in machine language, while application software is not.

• System software is more flexible than application software.

Which of the following is an example of system software?

• Microsoft Word

• Google Chrome

• Windows

• Adobe Photoshop

Which of the following programming languages is typically considered a source language?

• Binary

• Java

• Machine Code

• Assembly Language

How can software be described in terms of flexibility?

• It is difficult to change.

• It is easy to change.

• It cannot be updated.

• It is always permanent.

Which of the following is NOT a utility program?

• Antivirus software

• Microsoft Word

• Disk cleanup tools

• File compression software

When evaluating different web browsers, which criteria might be most important?

• The color of the browser's interface

• The speed and security features

• The number of advertisements displayed

• The size of the installation file