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Computer Software

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In most operating systems, what is a running application called?

a)

Process

b)

Task

c)

Module

d)

Service

2.

Which of the following describes the firmware in gaming consoles, TVs, and smart cars?

a)

Access Control

b)

Embedded OS

c)

Graphical User Interface

d)

Device Management

3.

As a member of the help desk administration team, you've been assigned to update the driver for the network adapter that is installed on most of the machines in your department. You have a copy of the latest driver on a USB flash drive. Which Windows utility will allow you to manually update this new driver?

a)

Internet Properties

b)

Driver Manager

c)

Network and Sharing Center

d)

Device Manager

4.

If you select a file on your desktop and delete it, what happens to the file?

a)

Its filename is removed and it is deleted later.

b)

It is moved to the Recycle bin and deleted later.

c)

It is immediately deleted and removed from the storage media.

d)

It is moved to the Recycle bin.

5.

Which permission option lets a user view files but not change them?

a)

Administrator

b)

Owner

c)

Read

d)

Read/Write

6.

Which of the following operating systems require a file extension to execute a program?

a)

Android

b)

Linux

c)

Mac OS

d)

Windows

7.

Which of the following is NOT an example of an operating system?

a)

Linux

b)

Microsoft

c)

Android

d)

Windows

8.

What is the name of the menu in the bottom left corner of the Windows environment?

a)

Command Prompt

b)

Start Menu

c)

Main Menu

d)

Windows Menu

9.

Disk cleaners, antivirus software, backup tools, and file compressors are which kind of system software?

a)

Operating System

b)

Firmware

c)

Device Drivers

d)

Utility Software

10.

What is the name of the large background area of the Windows environment that holds icons for files, folders, and applications?

a)

Background

b)

Desktop

c)

Home Screen

d)

Window

11.

Which of the following applications can be used for storing, modifying, extracting, and searching data?

a)

Database Software

b)

Word Processing Software

c)

Presentation Software

d)

Conferencing Software

12.

Which of the following is a benefit of 3D printing over traditional manufacturing?

a)

Consumes less material

b)

Wider variety of materials can be used

c)

More precise angles

d)

Larger items can be produced

13.

Which of the following would be responsible for resetting a user's password?

a)

Level 1 support technician

b)

Office manager

c)

Level 2 support technician

d)

Network administrator

14.

Which of the following terms describes the process of rearranging files on the hard drive so that the computer runs more efficiently?

a)

Program force-close

b)

Task Manager

c)

Safe Mode

d)

Defragmentation

15.

Where would you go to cancel a print job?

a)

Print Manager

b)

Print Driver

c)

Print Queue

d)

Print Spooler