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Software

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The instructions that tell the computer what to do:

a)

Hardware

b)

Input

c)

Software

d)

Ooutput

2.

The 2 types of Software are:

a)

Operating System

b)

System

c)

Business

d)

Application

3.

Application software performs a useful finction.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Hardware and Software do not have to work together.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Software that controls all of the computers hardware is...

a)

Program Software

b)

Application Software

c)

Instructional Software

d)

System Software

6.

An Operating System is...

a)

Used for creating graphs and docutments

b)

The most common type of system software

c)

Only found in desktop computers

d)

All of these

7.

Microsoft Windows

a)

System Software

b)

Application Software

8.

Mobile Device Apps

a)

System Software

b)

Application Software

9.

The programs that control or maintain the operations of the computer and its devices.

a)

Software

b)

Operating System

c)

System Software

d)

Application Software

10.

Type of System Software

a)

Windows 10

b)

Application Software

c)

File Manager

d)

Utility Program

11.

What lets you do many things, like write book reports and stories?

a)

Antivirus Software

b)

Email

c)

Duct Tape

d)

Application Programs

12.

What lets the computer's hardware and software work together?

a)

Operating System

b)

Computer Virus

c)

Monitor

d)

Central Processing Unit

13.

What can make your computer "sick"?

a)

Influenza

b)

Computer Viruses

c)

Antivirus Software

d)

Hot Temperatures

14.

What protects your computer so that it doesn’t get a computer virus?

a)

My Teacher

b)

Internet Browser

c)

Keyboard Protector

d)

Antivirus Software

15.

What lets you explore the Internet to find information, pictures, videos, and webpages?

a)

Email

b)

Firewall

c)

Internet Browser

d)

Monitor

16.

Which of the following is a word processing program?

a)

Microsoft Word

b)

Google Slides

c)

YouTube

d)

Google Sheets

17.
Another name for Mobile Application Software is ___________.
a)
Monitor
b)
Hardware
c)
Apps
d)
Output
18.
Another name for software
a)
Email
b)
Hardware
c)
Program
d)
Mouse
19.
Mozilla Firefox is a program that allows you to access information on the Internet.
a)
True
b)
False
20.
Security software is designed to protect computers from an assortment of viruses and unauthorized intrusions
a)
True
b)
False
21.
What is the most important piece of software on a computer?
a)
Operating System
b)
Programs
c)
Applications
d)
Hardware
22.
A computer program is stored as a file on the computer's hard drive.
Which of the following is an example of a program?
a)
File
b)
Bing
c)
Google Chrome
d)
Kahoot!
23.
What does a computer, phone, or tablet HAVE to have for it to run.
a)
Operating Table
b)
Available System
c)
Operating System
d)
Sound System
24.

It performs a specific task

a)

Hardware

b)

Software

c)

Application software

25.

Which of the following is NOT a type of application software?

a)

Word processor

b)

Operating System

c)

Web browser

d)

Games

26.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Internet Explorer are examples of:
a)
Application software
b)
System software
c)
Hardware
d)
Input devices
27.

John received computer hardware from a friend who lives in the United States of America, but the some of the software was missing. He therefore, decided to purchase the necessary software. Since John intended to use the computer in his family business, he had a choice of acquiring software designed especially for his business. What kind of software is this?

a)

General Purpose

b)

Custom written

c)

Integrated

d)

Specialized

28.

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

a)

Language Translator

b)

Utility Software

c)

Antivirus Software

d)

Word Processors

29.

Which software is designed to solve a specific problem or to do a specific task?

a)

Application Software

b)

System Software

c)

Utility Software

d)

User

30.

Computers CANNOT run without which kind of software?

a)

Application

b)

System

31.

A utility program is used to produce an invitation.

a)

True

b)

False

32.
Software is often called 'programs'.
a)
True
b)
False
33.
Programs that start up the computer and control its operations are system software.
a)
True
b)
False
34.
Operating systems consist of one program.
a)
True
b)
False
35.
Application programs consist mainly of utility programs.
a)
True
b)
False
36.
Application programs do not need operating systems in order to work.
a)
True
b)
False
37.

Which of the following statements is TRUE of Integrated software packages

a)

Written for a specific purpose

b)

The user can make customisations to the software to fit his needs

c)

The ability to read and edit data files among all applications in the suite

d)

Designed specifically to meet the users requirements

38.

Which of the following statements is true of ALL of custom software?

a)

Help and trouble shooting is easier due to it's popularity

b)

The user can make customisations to the software to fit his needs

c)

The ability to read and edit data files among all applications in the suite

d)

Designed specifically to meet the users requirements

39.

Which of the following is the most likely source of all general purpose software?

a)

Off the shelf

b)

Custom written

c)

Customised

40.

Software is written for a specific task

a)

Custom Written

b)

Specialized

c)

Integrated

d)

General Purpose

41.

Software that is not written for a specific task

a)

Custom Written

b)

Specialized

c)

Integrated

d)

General Purpose

42.

A set of related specialized programs combined

a)

Custom Written

b)

Specialized

c)

Integrated

d)

General Purpose

43.

Software written to meet the specific needs of a company is known as

a)

Custom Written

b)

Specialized

c)

Integrated

d)

General Purpose

44.

The image shown is an example of which type of interface?

a)

GUI

b)

Command line

45.

The image shown below is called a:________________

a)

GUI

b)

Command line

46.

This interface requires you to type in a command.

a)

Command line

b)

Graphical User Interface

c)

Menu

d)

Icons

47.

What does “GUI” mean?

a)

Gimp user interface

b)

Graphical User Interface

c)

Graphical under interface

48.

Is the following description for a “hardware interface” or “software interface?”

When walking towards your home and the light automatically comes on:

a)

Hardware interface

b)

Software interface

49.

Is the following description for a “hardware interface” or “software interface?”

Clicking on the screen to select an item:

a)

Hardware interface

b)

Software interface

50.

Which user interface is shown in the following image?

a)

Command Line Interface

b)

Graphical User Interface

c)

Menu Interface

d)

Speech and Sound Interface