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Software

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Microsoft Office, LibreOffice, iWorks and similar software are examples of:

a)
off the shelf
b)

Custom-written

c)
open source
d)

Utility program

2.
Microsoft excel is an example of _________________ Software.
a)
Spreadsheet
b)
Word Processing
c)
Presentation
d)
Reference
3.
If your teacher asked you to find the location of the continent of Asia using computer software, which one would you use?
a)
Entertainment
b)
Communication
c)
Reference
d)
Spreadsheet
4.
Your sister is living in Italy. What type of Software would you need to keep in touch with her?
a)
Reference
b)
Multimedia
c)
Spreadsheet
d)
Communication
5.
Microsoft PowerPoint is an example of _____________ software
a)
Presentation
b)
Word Processing
c)
Spreadsheet
d)
Reference
6.
Windows Media Player is an example of ________________ software.
a)
Spreadsheet
b)
Reference
c)
Presentation
d)
Multimedia
7.
Your friends are busy playing Minecraft. What type of software is Minecraft?
a)
Communication
b)
Entertainment
c)
Word Processing
d)
Spreadsheet
8.
Your teacher wants to calculate the grades for all the students in the class, which of the following software would you recommend to her.
a)
Word Processing
b)
Spreadsheet
c)
Presentation
d)
Reference
9.
Another name for software
a)
Email
b)
Hardware
c)
Program
d)
Mouse
10.

The instructions that tell the computer what to do:

a)

Hardware

b)

Input

c)

Software

d)

Ooutput

11.

The 2 types of Software are:

a)

Operating System

b)

System

c)

Business

d)

Application

12.

Hardware and Software do not have to work together.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Operating system for mobile devices

a)

Netware

b)

Unix

c)

Android

d)

Windows NT

14.

Microsoft Word is an example of an operating system

a)

False

b)

True

15.
Another name for Mobile Application Software is ___________.
a)
Monitor
b)
Hardware
c)
Apps
d)
Output
16.

A small program that allows a specific peripheral device to communicate with a computer system

a)

Driver Programs

b)

Firmware

c)

Operating System

17.

Types of operating systems:

a)

Doors

b)

Robotics

c)

Windows

d)

Business

18.

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

a)

Word processor

b)

Operating System

c)

Web browser

d)

Games

19.

What type of software is it?

a)

Operating system

b)

Application software

20.

It performs a specific task

a)

Hardware

b)

Software

c)

Application software

21.

Which option is not an example of a web browser?

a)

Google Chrome

b)

Fire fox

c)

Google

d)

Safari

22.

Which of the following software are used to access and view a website

a)

PowerPoint

b)

Web browsers

c)

Microsoft Windows

d)

Android

23.

The icon for Microsoft Word

a)
b)
c)
24.

Is what type of software?

a)

system software

b)

programming software

c)

application software

d)

utility software

25.

Mac OS is an example of ______________ software.

a)

application

b)

utility

c)

system

d)

programming

26.

Which of the following is the correct flow of data in computer operation?

a)

input-process-output

b)

process-input-output

c)

output-process-input

d)

input-output-process

27.

A computer's Operating System

a)

Manages the software on your computer.

b)

Manages the hardware on your computer

c)

Coordinates all of the actions of your computer

d)

All of the above

28.

Which are examples of apps?

a)

Word processing software

b)

Angry Birds

c)

Google Chrome

d)

All of the above

29.

Why is it important to regularly update your antivirus software?

a)

To fuel the software company's economic growth

b)

Because new malware is constantly being developed by the bad guys

c)

It will help to protect your printer, scanner, and other peripherals

d)

I have no clue

30.

Which type of business software can be used to create a presentation using text, graphics, animation, audio and video?

a)

Word

b)

Excel

c)

Access

d)

PowerPoint

31.

Which of the following is a system software?

a)

Linux

b)

MS Office 2003

c)

Flipgrid

d)

Gmail

32.

Which Operating system does this logo represent?

a)

Microsoft Windows OS

b)

Android OS

c)

Linux OS

d)

MacOS

33.

The region marked "G" on the diagram represents the...

a)

Cluster

b)

Track

c)

Track Sector

d)

Disk Sector

e)

Platter

34.

All the following are typical roles of an operating system EXCEPT

a)

malware removal

b)

memory management

c)

file and folder management

d)

provision of a basic user interface

35.

Tury operates a one of a kind business where she offers nail care to a wide variety of animals. She uses a desktop computer as well as a laptop to manage different aspects of her business. Many different types of software are installed on the computer; each type has a different role.

What is the MOST LIKELY source of the Windows 10 operating system installed on both computers?

a)

Customized by Tury

b)

Purchased off the shelf

c)

Custom-written for Tury

d)

Downloaded as open source software

36.

Tury operates a one of a kind business where she offers nail care to a wide variety of animals. She uses a desktop computer as well as a laptop to manage different aspects of her business. Many different types of software are installed on the computer; each type has a different role.

Tury uses a special-purpose software that can detect issues affecting the animal's nail. What is the MOST LIKELY source of this software?

a)

Customized by Tury

b)

Purchased off the shelf

c)

Custom-written for Tury

d)

Downloaded as open source software

37.

Minix 4.0 is installed on all new computers sold by Sky Computers and is used to manage the resources of the computer system. Minix is MOST LIKELY a(n)

a)

integrated package

b)

operating system

c)

utility software

d)

web browser

38.

A ______ is an automated telephone answering system consisting of hardware and software that allow the caller to navigate through a series of pre-recorded messages and use a menu of options through the buttons on a touch-tone telephone or through voice recognition.

a)

touch terminal

b)

biometric system

c)

point of sale system

d)

voice response unit

39.

The storage device shown in the image is a

a)

flash drive

b)

memory card

c)

hard disk

d)

Blu-Ray

40.

The storage capacities of CD, DVD, and Blu-Ray discs are all stated using units larger than a

a)

kilobyte

b)

megabyte

c)

gigabyte

d)

terabyte

41.

Which of the following is capable of storing several hours of video in high-definition and ultra high-definition resolution requiring at least 30 GB of storage?

a)

CD

b)

DVD

c)

Blu-Ray

d)

optical disk

42.

Khetara owns a tablet that has 16 GB internal storage which is twice as much as the internal storage on her iPhone. The capacity of the iPhone's internal storage is

a)

0.08 TB

b)

32 GB

c)

4.0 TB

d)

8,000 MB

43.

Which of the following statements are UNTRUE about cloud storage?

I. capacity usually measured in megabytes

II. always requires a password for gaining access

III. always free (no cost)

a)

I and II

b)

I and III

c)

II and III

d)

I, II and III

44.

A group of eight bits, usually representing a single character is a

a)

block

b)

byte

c)

font

d)

label

45.

Which of the following software is an example of spreadsheet?

a)

Word

b)

Excel

c)

Powerpoint

d)

Access