Software Functionality Quiz

What is the main function of software in a computer?

• Store files permanently

• Provide instructions to operate the computer

• Connect physical devices

• Clean hardware parts

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

• Word processor

• Web browser

• Compiler

• Image editor

What type of software provides a platform for other software to run?

• Application software

• System software

• Utility software

• Device software

Which software type helps a printer communicate with a computer?

• System software

• Middleware

• Application software

• Driver software

What does middleware do?

• Connects devices to the system

• Optimizes power usage

• Acts as a bridge between applications or between application and system software

• Helps detect and remove malware

Which of the following is an example of programming software?

• Excel

• Debugger

• Antivirus

• Chrome

Which software dimension refers to the ability to support various operating systems and devices?

• Usability

• Compatibility

• Installability

• Security

The degree to which software can be understood and operated by different users, including those with disabilities, is called:

• Portability

• Efficiency

• Accessibility

• Testability

Which of the following best defines application software?

• Controls hardware

• Enables programmers to write code

• Performs a specific task for the user

• Translates software into machine language

What is the difference between hardware and software?

• Software is physical; hardware is digital

• Hardware is a set of instructions; software is a machine

• Software is digital and changeable; hardware is physical and fixed

• There is no difference