WorksheetsComputing Essentials - Computer Software - Lesson 3
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 32mins
The computer itself is physically an electronic device and the software that communicates directly with the computer's circuitry is called (a) software.
System software can include all of the following, EXCEPT:
operating system
application software
device drivers
basic system utilities
The computer ____________ _____________ provides the method for a user to begin using a computer once it is turned on. It also provides a common framework for applications and other software to operate while controlling and organizing the activity of application software running on the computer.
(a)
_________ _________ system software helps peripheral devices like printers or mice communicate with the system and application software.
(a)
The early history of computer operating systems offered only text based interaction with the computer, called _________-_____ interface.
(a)
As a way to make it easier to use a computer, _________ ______ interface was developed. This system allows the user to interact with the operating system, applications, system utilities, etc by using a mouse instead of text based interaction.
(a)
True/False: Software is like most other intellectual property and is usually copyrighted and offered for us by the terms of the software license.
True
False
The (a) license is meant to control the use and distribution within the copyright rights of the creator.
There are 2 main software licensing models:
commercial license
public license
open-source license
private license
(a) is the most common operating system, with about 91% of the market share.
(a) has the smallest market share of the 3 main operating systems.
What came first, Windows or Mac OS?
Windows
Mac OS
Mac OS is based on an open-source operating system called (a)
What are the 3 main mobile operating systems?
Android
Apple iOS
Windows Phone
Chrome OS
(a) software is focused on the need of the user to complete certain tasks. It can be offered individually or as a bundle of software.
What are examples of presentation software?
Microsoft PowerPoint
OpenOffice Impress
Google Docs
Google Slides
What are examples of word processors?
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
OpenOffice Writer
Google Docs
What are examples of e-mail clients?
Microsoft Outlook
Mozilla Thunderbird
Windows Live Mail
Eudora
What are examples of web browsers?
Internet Explorer
Cortana
Firefox
Chrome
Safari
What are examples of spreadsheet software?
Microsoft Excel
OpenOffice Calc
Google Sheets
Google Slides
_____________ is a general term used to describe
a new class of network based computing that takes
place over the Internet
Cloud Computing
Network Computing
Storage Computing
None of the choices
What is cloud computing?
A Network of computers and printers that is available within an organisation.
A type of Internet-based computing that provides shared computer processing resources and data to computers and other devices on demand.
A process of scheduling computer programs to work autonomously
Storage of Data on servers that is accessible by all members of an organisation
True/False: You should avoid using special characters in your file and folder names (! # $ @ etc)
True
False
An object in computer that helps you organize files on a computer.
File
Folder
Sub Folder
We can rearrange the icons on the desktop by using the ____________________ method.
Left Click
Double Click
Drag and Drop
A new folder can be created directly on the desktop by using _______ on blank area on the desktop.
Left Click
Double Click
Right Click
What does the term file management mean?
How your manager is able to find your file.
The way in which we organize our files and documents on the computer.
How you organize the rough edges of your nails
What is a folder inside another folder called?
Infolder
Super folder
Sub folder
Small folder
To open a file you have to double click the file.
True
False
To rename a file you have to...
Right-click the mouse and press rename
Quickly double click the file with the mouse
Why is it important that you name a document correctly?
To allow anyone to access the file.
So that it doesn't feel lonely
To find it easily
Any content created using a computer, such as a picture or a text is
File
Folder
Sub folder
Directory structure
You can put different types of files in one folder.
True
False
When the computer starts , it shows a screen . It is called ___________
Desktop
Icons
You find many small pictures on the desktop. These are called ______________
icons
booting
"File Name" means.
A way to identify the file to a computer.
A way to identify a file type.
Managing files effectively.
Storing and locating files.
"File Extension" means.
A way to identify the file to a computer.
A way to identify a file type.
Managing files effectively.
Storing and locating files.
File extension of a MS Excel Document.
fileextensionlesson.doc
fileextensionlesson.ppt
fileextensionlesson.pdf
fileextensionlesson.xlsx
File extension of MS Word document.
fileextensionlesson.doc
fileextensionlesson.pdf
fileextensionlesson.ppt
fileextensionlesson.xlsx
File extension of "Portable Document".
fileextensionlesson.doc
fileextensionlesson.pdf
fileextensionlesson.ppt
fileextensionlesson.xlsx
File extension of a "Power Point Presentation" document.
fileextensionlesson.doc
fileextensionlesson.pdf
fileextensionlesson.ppt
fileextensionlesson.xlsx
Which file extension is a image file?
.csv
.jpg
.ppt
.png
.exe is a file extension for...
programs
word documents
viruses
videos
Which file format is generally for pictures with transparent background?
.docx
.mp4
.png
.numbers
Which of these file formats is a video file?
.xlsx
.mp3
.jpeg
.mp4
Which TWO of these are formats for an audio file?
.wav
.mp3
.xlsx
.jpeg
File extensions WMV, MPG, MOV, FLV, MP4 should be used for what type of files?
Images
Video
Sound
Presentations
