Quiz on Software Concepts

What is software?

• The physical components of a computer

• Programs that control and manage a computer

• Hardware parts that can be touched

• Data stored in a computer

Which of the following best describes software?

• Programs that can be physically touched

• Programs that perform tasks on a computer

• Only games and multimedia

• The parts of a computer you can see

How many main types of software are there?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What are the two main types of software?

• System software and hardware

• System software and application software

• Application software and utility software

• Firmware and software

What is system software?

• Software that performs specific tasks for users

• Software that manages computer hardware and allows other programs to run

• Software that is used for graphic design

• Software that creates presentations

Which of the following is NOT an example of system software?

• Operating systems

• Utility software

• Microsoft Word

• Device drivers

What is the primary function of an operating system?

• To create graphics

• To manage and control the computer

• To connect to the internet

• To encrypt data

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

• Microsoft Excel

• Adobe Photoshop

• Linux

• Microsoft Access

What does utility software do?

• Runs games

• Maintains the system

• Creates presentations

• Writes documents

Which type of utility software disguises the contents of files?

• Data compression software

• Backup software

• Encryption software

• Device drivers