Application Software Worksheet

Which scenario best illustrates the role of middleware in a computer system?

• Translating human-readable code into machine code for execution

• Allowing an old inventory application on Windows XP to communicate with a new sales application on Windows 11

• Managing files and folders on a storage drive

• Rendering graphics in a video game

A company is experiencing problems with printers connected to its computers after updating the operating system. Which type of software most likely needs to be updated to solve the issue?

• Application software

• System utilities

• Driver software

A software developer wants to create a new word processing application. Which combination of software will they need during development and after release?

• Programming software during development, application software after release

• System software during development, application software after release

• Driver software during development, system software after release

A student installs a new game on their computer, but the game won’t run properly because the computer can’t allocate enough memory and resources. Which type of software is responsible for managing how hardware resources like memory and processing power are distributed to applications, and why is it essential in this scenario?

• Application software, because it directly runs the game and should fix its own issues.

• Driver software, because it manages the keyboard and mouse used in the game.

• Middleware, because it connects the game to the internet.

• System software, because it controls and coordinates hardware resources needed by the game.

Which of the following is an example of application software?

• Windows 11

• Microsoft Word

• BIOS firmware

• Printer driver

Which type of software manages and coordinates the hardware and other software?

• Application software

• Programming software

• System software

• None of the above

Which software quality characteristic refers to the software’s ability to protect against

• Security

• Usability

• Portability

• Maintainability

Which characteristic describes the software’s ability to increase or decrease its performance in response to changing processing demands?

• Scalability

• Testability

• Portability

• Usability

What does compatibility characteristic measure?

• How easy it is to install the software

• How well does the software adapt to different cultures and languages

• How well does the software works across different operating systems, devices, and browsers?

• How secure the software against hackers

Which software quality characteristic refers to how easy it is for diverse users, including those with disabilities, to use the software?

• Efficiency

• Accessibility

• Reliability

• Scalability