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Software Quiz. Grade 9.2

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 48mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What definition best describes software?

a)

A collection of processes the computer must take to get things done

b)

Instructions given to the computer for it to complete a request

2.

In software... what are instructions?

a)

Steps that needs to be executed by the user

b)

Steps that needs to be executed by the processor

c)

processes that are vital for the computer to function

3.

For a computer to do anything, it must be provided with instructions ?/

a)

True

b)

False

4.

The instruction given to the computer must be_________

a)

Technical

b)

relatable

c)

Specific

d)

done by professionals

5.

OS is another name for Operating System software

a)

True

b)

False

6.

The operating system acts as a interface between the __________ & _________

a)

Hardware & software

b)

The user and hardware

c)

The monitor & cpu

7.

which of the following are Operating system(s)

a)

Apple ITunes

b)

Windows 10

c)

Windows media player

d)

IOSX Antivirus

8.

All applications are compatible with every operating system

a)

False

b)

True

9.

A utility program is a application software

a)

True

b)

False

10.

A utility program is used to help analyse, configure and maintain a computer

a)

True

b)

False

11.

which of the following are utility programs

a)

Windows media player

b)

Norton Anti-Virus

c)

windows xp

d)

Mac OS

12.

Application Software are type of software that performs ________ task for the end user

a)

sophisticated

b)

major

c)

specific

d)

quantifiable

13.

Application software only works on computers

a)

True

b)

False

14.

which of the following is/are application software (s)?

a)

Windows media player

b)

Microsoft word

c)

ITUNES

d)

Mozilla Firefox

15.

This image correctly depicts the relationship between hardware and software

a)

True

b)

False

16.

The acronym COTS stands for _________

a)

Commercial off the shelf software

b)

Commercial off the shelf

c)

conceptual operators in today's society

d)

Computer operating technology system

17.

which of the following are example (s) of COTS Software?

a)

Microsoft Project

b)

FIFA 2020

c)

Grace Kennedy payroll software

d)

SNAP CHAT

18.

What are the benefits of using COTS Software?

a)

Community support

b)

Customization

c)

Quick Installation

d)

inexpensive training

19.

What are the benefits of utilizing custom made software

a)

Total ownership

b)

Competitive advantage

c)

inexpensive

d)

no need for testing

20.

One draw back of custom made software is the initial cost

a)

True

b)

False

21.

One drawback of COTS Software is the expensive training

a)

True

b)

False

22.
Emily wants to type her class notes. Which application software would be BEST for her to use?
a)
Word processing
b)
Spreadsheet
c)
Database
d)
Operating system
23.
Another name for Mobile Application Software is ___________.
a)
Monitor
b)
Hardware
c)
Apps
d)
Output
24.
_____________is a type of system software allows that allow a user to perform  maintenance-type tasks
a)
Operating system
b)
System Software
c)
Application software
d)
Utility program