WorksheetsFOC Chapter 2 Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is software?
a)
The physical components that come together to form a computer
b)
I have no clue
c)
The collection of programs that make the computer do useful work
d)
A special kind of CD-ROM
2.
What category of software makes it possible to run other programs on the computer?
a)
The Applications
b)
Programming Tools
c)
System Software
d)
The Controller
3.
What do you call the small pieces of software that make hardware work with your software?
a)
Device Drivers
b)
Applications
c)
Operating Systems
d)
Mini Codes
4.
What do you call programs like word processors, databases, and video games?
a)
Operating Systems
b)
Device Drivers
c)
Programming Languages
d)
Applications
5.
Which program best fits into the "Utilities and Programming Tools" category?
a)
Anti-virus software
b)
Word processors
c)
Microsoft Windows
d)
All of these are good fits for this category
6.
Which of the following is a type of application that may run on a computer?
a)
Word processors
b)
All of these are true
c)
Databases
d)
Web browsers
7.
Which of the following web browsers is an example of open-source software?
a)
Mozilla Firefox
b)
Google Chrome
c)
Internet Explorer
d)
Apple Safari
8.
What happens if you use a slower CPU than is required by a piece of software?
a)
The computer will always crash
b)
The software may run slower or not work at all
c)
Your CPU may burn up when trying to run too fast
d)
The software will always work fine regardless of CPU speed
9.
Which of the following statements are true about Google Chrome, Apple Safari, Mozilla Firefox, and Internet Explorer?
a)
All 4 browsers have tabbed interface, an address bar, & a main content area
b)
All 4 browsers use completely different user interface to show web content
c)
All 4 browsers cost money to install
d)
All 4 browsers come installed on your operating system by default
10.
On a Mac computer, where are you likely to find the launch icons for your web browser applications?
a)
In the "Applications" folder
b)
On the "dock"
c)
Both of these are true
d)
Neither of these are true
11.
In order to run an application successfully, which of the following kinds of requirements should be met?
a)
Minimum software requirements
b)
Minimum hardware requirements
c)
Both of these must be met
d)
Neither of these must be met
12.
What do we call groups of online servers that allow you to easily share and store documents outside of your local computer?
a)
Cloud computing
b)
Desktops
c)
Mainframes
d)
Laptops
13.
How much storage space do you need on your hard drive in order to install and use an application successfully?
a)
Enough space to hold the program files and any data files you might produce
b)
Just enough space to hold the program files
c)
Just enough space to hold your data files
d)
Applications never use any hard drive space
14.
Which of the following browser settings can improve your security when enabled?
a)
Block pop-ups
b)
Enable phishing and malware protection
c)
Block cookies
d)
All of these can improve security
15.
Why might the specific kind of CPU not be listed in minimum requirements?
a)
There is only one type of CPU, so doesn't need to be listed
b)
None of these are true
c)
The operating system hides CPU details from the application, so the application doesn't know CPU type
d)
All applications can run on all types of CPUs
16.
What is the best example of additional software that must be installed for a program to work?
a)
The Java Virtual Machine (JVM) must be installed for Java programs to work
b)
Databases must be installed in order for spreadsheets to work
c)
Word processors must be installed for operating system to function properly
d)
Device drivers must be installed in order for email programs to work
17.
What kind of software is copyrighted by the author?
a)
Proprietary Software
b)
Open-source
c)
Shareware
d)
All of these are copyrighted by the author
18.
Which kind of software offers free access to program source code so you can modify and re-sell it yourself?
a)
Open-source software
b)
Proprietary Software
c)
Freeware
d)
Shareware
19.
Which kind of software can be freely downloaded and used, but you are not allowed to view or modify the source code?
a)
Freeware software
b)
Shareware software
c)
Open-source software
d)
Proprietary software
20.
What happens if your computer doesn't have enough RAM (memory) for an application?
a)
The program will run more slowly or not work at all
b)
The program's data files will be smaller
c)
Your user experience will still be very good
d)
The program will run more quickly
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