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Computer Software Test

Total questions: 130

Worksheet time: 3hrs 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The internet is considered a WAN.

a)

False

b)

True

2.

A company that offers services for accessing and using the internet is

a)

A network

b)

A modem

c)

An ISP

(Internet Service Provider)

d)

A public Wi-Fi provider

3.

What is a network?

a)

The firewall protection on a computer

b)

An internet connection

c)

A group applications that work together

d)

A group of computers that can share resources and information

4.

What does a server do?

a)

It provides a particular service and manages resources

b)

Connects the computer to a mouse

c)

It's the computer's memory

d)

Provides the basic functions of the computer

5.

The type of network found in a school?

a)

WAN

(Wide Area Network)

b)

LAN

(Local Area Network)

6.

What does IP stand for?

a)

Internet Protocols

b)

Internet Protection

c)

Internet Protocol

d)

Internet Protected

7.

An advantage of a private home network is that it is safer than a public network.

a)

False 

b)

True

8.

A device that transmits digital data over analog utility lines and links with an ISP is called a

a)

Modem

b)

Internet

c)

Utility Line

d)

Computer

9.

What controls a computer's basic operations?

a)

RAM

b)

Motherboard

c)

Software System

d)

Operating System

10.

HTTPS in a web browser means the site you are visiting is unencrypted?

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Where are you most likely to find a peer-to-peer network?

a)

Hosptial

b)

On the Internet

c)

Home

d)

Large office building

12.

What does a file extension tell your computer?

a)

Which file name to display

b)

What type of program to open

c)

Where a program is saved

d)

When the file was created

13.

Firmware is:

a)

A system of networks

b)

A device to access the internet

c)

Computer hardware

d)

Software that is embedded (inside)

hardware

14.

A file extension of .xlsx means that the file can be opened by what program?

a)

Microsoft Excel

b)

Microsoft Office

c)

Microsoft Word

d)

Microsoft Powerpoint

15.

A file extension of doc. means that the file can be opened by what program?

a)

Microsoft Access

b)

Microsoft Powerpoint

c)

Microsoft Word

d)

Microsoft Excel

16.

An .mp3 file would be for?

a)

Text

b)

Music

c)

Video

d)

Image

17.

An .mp4 file would be for?

a)

Text

b)

Image

c)

Music

d)

Video

18.

A peer to peer (P2P) network is where two or more computers share files and access to resources.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Public Wi-Fi is?

a)

Encrypted

b)

Open

c)

Unencrypted

d)

Closed

20.

A group of computers that share resources are called what?

a)

A network

b)

A router

c)

A personal computer

d)

A server

21.
A(n) ______________________ is the most important software that runs on a computer.
a)
Operating System
b)
Windows
c)
Anti Virus
d)
iOS
22.
What language do operating systems use?
a)
The operators language
b)
Binary Code
c)
Code
d)
XOXO
23.
Which of the following is not one of the most common operating systems for personal computers?
a)
Microsoft Windows
b)
IBM
c)
Linux
d)
Mac OS X
24.
Which of the following is the most recent version of Windows?
a)
Windows 8
b)
Windows 7
c)
Windows 10
25.
Where are deleted files sent to prevent you from accidentally deleting files?  
a)
Trash Can/Recycle Bin
b)
A folder
c)
They are automatically deleted
26.
What is the purpose of an operating system?
a)
Manage software on computer
b)
Manage hardware on computer
c)
Manage all hardware & software on computer
27.
Which of the following operating systems can you freely modify if you choose?
a)
OS X
b)
iOS
c)
BlackBerry
d)
Linux
28.
Function of system software is to serve as the _________ between the user, the application software, and the computer’s hardware
a)
interface
b)
program
c)
application
d)
server
29.
The picture shows a type of user interface as a function of operating system
a)
Command Line
b)
Graphical user interface
30.
The picture shows a type of user interface as a function of operating system
a)
Command line
b)
Graphical user interface
31.

The term OS is short for?

a)

Apple

b)

Operating Software

c)

Operating System

d)

Overload System

32.
A computer can function without an operating system
a)
True
b)
False
33.

Which of these is not a function of an OS:

a)

Provide a user interface

b)

Communicate with hardware

c)

Allow the computer to multi-task

d)

Improves CPU performance

34.

What does GUI stand for?

a)

Genuine Umpire Impressions

b)

Graphical User Interface

c)

Graphic Up Industry

35.
Which of the following statements is NOT true about user interfaces?
a)
A user interface instructs the computer how to display information on the screen.
b)
Most computers today use a command-line interface.
c)
GUI operating systems use menus and visual images such as buttons.
d)
A user interface controls how you enter data and instructions.
36.

Which is NOT a function of Operating Systems?

a)

Booting the Computer

b)

Networking

c)

Streaming content

d)

Device Management

37.

A computer needs both hardware and software to work

a)

true

b)

false

38.

How can the OS help manage security of the system?

a)

The OS can hire backup

b)

User accounts may be password protected

c)

Files can self destruct after a set time

39.
These are example of Mobile OS Except for
a)
iOS
b)
Symbian OS
c)
Linux OS
d)
Android OS
40.

Which one is not an operating system?

a)

iOX

b)

Windows

c)

Android

d)

Poloroid

41.

Which of the following BEST describes an operating system?

a)

An environment for applications

b)

The games you play

c)

A word processor

d)

The web browser you use

42.

Which of the following is a tablet operating system?

a)

Linux

b)

Chrome

c)

Android

d)

Windows

43.

What type of interface lets you enter text commands to send to the operating system?

a)

UX

b)

GUI

c)

OS

d)

CLI

44.

When a computer is turned on, it follows a startup process.

Place the following items in their startup order, after pushing the power button.

a)

POST

b)

UEFI

c)

MBR

d)

Bootloader

1)
2)
3)
4)
45.

What type of interface uses pictures (interactive visual components) to help you send commands to the operating system?

a)

GUI

b)

CLI

c)

UX

d)

OS

46.

What is the first step in the boot process after powering on a computer?

a)

GPT

b)

POST

c)

BIOS

d)

UEFI

47.

You see a really cool new online game ad. When you go to the website, the web page is still loading after 8 minutes. You give up and cancel the connection.

What is this an example of?

a)

Good user interface

b)

Bad user experience

c)

Graphical user interface

d)

Navigation menus

48.

Which of the following is a boot record standard that focuses on recovering data even after a hard drive fails?

a)

POST

b)

MBR

c)

BIOS

d)

GPT

49.

This allows equipment such as fax machines, printers and files to be “served” to multiple computers

a)

server

b)

hardware

c)

software

d)

computer

50.

This serves as a security device between a computer and Internet sites or between multiple computer networks

a)

hardware

b)

software

c)

firewall

d)

operating system

51.

The instructions that tell the computer what to do:

a)

Hardware

b)

Input

c)

Software

d)

Ooutput

52.

The physical objects that make up the computer system:

a)

Software

b)

Storage

c)

Input

d)

Hardware

53.

The 2 types of Software are:

a)

Operating System

b)

System

c)

Business

d)

Application

54.

Hardware and Software do not have to work together.

a)

True

b)

False

55.

You can touch software

a)

True

b)

False

56.

Operating system for mobile devices

a)

Netware

b)

Unix

c)

Android

d)

Windows NT

57.

Microsoft Word is an example of an operating system

a)

False

b)

True

58.
Term for the physical parts of the computer
a)
HARDWARE
b)
HARD DRIVE
c)
SOFTWARE
d)
INPUT DEVICES
59.
Another name for Mobile Application Software is ___________.
a)
Monitor
b)
Hardware
c)
Apps
d)
Output
60.

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

a)

Driver Programs

b)

Firmware

c)

Operating System

61.

Types of operating systems:

a)

Doors

b)

Robotics

c)

Windows

d)

Business

62.

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

a)

Word processor

b)

Operating System

c)

Web browser

d)

Games

63.

What type of software is it?

a)

Operating system

b)

Application software

64.

What type of software is it?

a)

Operating system

b)

Application software

65.

Any part of your computer that has a physical structure, such as the keyboard or mouse

a)

software

b)

hard drive

c)

hardware

d)

digiware

66.

Any part of your computer that has a physical structure, such as the keyboard or mouse

a)

software

b)

hard drive

c)

hardware

d)

digiware

67.

Microphone

a)

Hardware

b)

Software

c)

Peopleware

68.

Teachers

a)

Hardware

b)

Software

c)

Peopleware

69.

PowerPoint

a)

Hardware

b)

Software

c)

Peopleware

70.

Mouse

a)

Input Device

b)

Processing Device

c)

Output Device

d)

Storage Device

71.

What is a computer virus?

a)

a small software or code that causes damage to your keyboard

b)

a small software or code that causes damage to your data and software on a computer

c)

a code that can inputted to as a removable media

d)

a code used to login into your computer

72.

The first computer virus was invented by

a)

Billy Ray Cyrus

b)

Bob Dylan

c)

Steve Jobs

d)

Bob Thomas

73.

The first virus was created in what year?

a)

1869

b)

1876

c)

1971

d)

2020

74.

People create virus to: Select all that apply

a)

steal money

b)

steal sensitive information

c)

take control of a computer and use it for a specific task

d)

to find a babysitter

75.

3 ways to spread a virus include.....

a)

removable media, touching the keyoard, and downloading a file

b)

floppy disk, thumb drive, and a USB cord

c)

downloading a file, removable media, and a VGA cord

d)

removable media, downloads from the internet, and an e-mail attachment

76.

When detecting a virus... your computer (Select all that apply:

a)

have chills and shut down

b)

functions will be faster than normal

c)

functions will be slower than normal

d)

restarts itself often

77.

What are 3 types of computer viruses? Select all that apply

a)
b)
c)
d)
78.

What is an antivirus program?

a)

a software that identifies and removes computer viruses

b)

a program that has a desirable function but steals information and harms the system

c)

a program that identifies and remove dust from your computer

79.

You can protect your system by_______________

a)

Using a Trojan Horse to protect your computer

b)

Using a Ransomware regularly

c)

Updating your antivirus regularly

80.

When your computer responds slowly and freezes often, that means your computer has a virus.

a)

True

b)

False

81.

Software is also known as computer programs.

a)

True

b)

Falso

82.

Circuits in a computer are considered as software.

a)

True

b)

False

83.

What is a CPU?

a)

Central processing unit

b)

Carrying process unit

c)

central part unit

d)

charging port unit

84.

The ______tells circuits to do specific jobs and allows hardware and software to work together.

a)

motherboard

b)

circuit board

c)

CPU

d)

RAM

85.

We use programing languages today instead of binary code.

a)

True

b)

False

86.

Operating system of computer is the master program that manages how software gets to use the hardware of the computer.

a)

True

b)

False

87.

Bill Gates created ______ operating system.

a)

IOS

b)

Google

c)

Windows

d)

Cisco

88.

Learning to code will help control what you want software to do.

a)

True

b)

False

89.

Hardware and software can work independently from each other.

a)

True

b)

False

90.

IOS and WINDOWS are examples of operating systems.

a)

true

b)

false

91.

What is software?

a)

The physical parts of a computer

b)

The operating information used by a computer

c)

The memory bank of a computer

d)

The electrical current inside of a computer

92.

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

a)

Program Software

b)

Application Software

c)

Instructional Software

d)

System Software

93.
Certain computing projects in education and science are free and maintained by a diverse community of people. Their software is usually distributed as:
a)
open source
b)
charity
c)
off the shelf
94.
Some software programs develop rapidly, gaining new features and adapting to new uses, very often very specialised and experimental. The best software in this case would be:
a)
open source
b)
proprietory
c)
bespoke
95.

An example of system software is:

a)

Word Processors

b)

Antivirus

c)

Web browsers

96.

MS Word is an example of ____________ software

a)

Presentation software

b)

DBMS software

c)

Spreadsheet software

d)

Word processing software

97.

The application software used to arrange and store large amount of information in organised manner

a)

Graphics software

b)

Multimedia software

c)

Database management software (DBMS)

d)

Presentation software

98.

The application software used to create video, animations, sound and graphics.

a)

DBMS

b)

Multimedia software

c)

Presentation software

d)

Desktop publishing software

99.

Identify what type of sodtware is this?

a)

Application Software

b)

System Software

100.

Identify this type of software?

a)

Application Software

b)

System Software

101.

It is a program that acts as an interface between the user and the computer hardware and controls the execution of all kinds of programs.

a)

Utility Software

b)

Device Driver

c)

Programming Software

d)

Operating System

102.

They operate and control devices and peripherals plugged into a computer.

a)

Utility Software

b)

Device Driver

c)

Programming Software

d)

Operating System

103.

These are programs that are used to write, develop, test, and debug other software, including apps and system software.

a)

Utility Software

b)

Device Driver

c)

Programming Software

d)

Operating System

104.

It is a software application capable of organizing, storing and analyzing data in tabular form.

a)

Word Processor

b)

Spreadsheet Software

c)

Simulation Software

d)

Presentation Software

105.

A program that allows the user to observe an operation through simulation without actually performing that operation.

a)

Word Processor

b)

Spreadsheet Software

c)

Simulation Software

d)

Presentation Software

106.

Software used to create a sequence of text and graphics, and often audio and video, to accompany a speech or public presentation.

a)

Word Processor

b)

Spreadsheet Software

c)

Simulation Software

d)

Presentation Software

107.

These applications are used to browse the internet. They help the user in locating and retrieving data across the web.

a)

Educational Software

b)

Multimedia Software

c)

Graphics Software

d)

Web Browsers

108.

Any user can download it from the internet and use it without paying any fee.

a)

Open-Source Software

b)

Shareware

c)

Freeware

d)

Software

109.

These kinds of software are available to users with the source code which means that a user can freely distribute and modify the software and add additional features to the software.

a)

Open-Source Software

b)

Shareware

c)

Freeware

d)

Software

110.

Which of the following BEST describes an operating system?

a)

An environment for applications

b)

The games you play

c)

A word processor

d)

The web browser you use

111.

What type of interface lets you enter text commands to send to the operating system?

a)

UX

b)

GUI

c)

OS

d)

CLI

112.

Which of the following must an operating system provide? (Select three.)

a)

A user interface

b)

Printing system

c)

Editing system

d)

A file system

e)

A platform for apps

113.

Which of the following BEST describes resource management?

a)

An environment for applications to run.

b)

Allocation of input and output devices.

c)

The process of planning, allocating, and controlling data.

d)

A set of routines performed by a computer.

114.

What type of interface uses pictures (interactive visual components) to help you send commands to the operating system?

a)

GUI

b)

CLI

c)

UX

d)

OS

115.

What is the first step in the boot process after powering on a computer?

a)

GPT

b)

POST

c)

BIOS

d)

UEFI

116.

Which of the following is the part of the application that is responsible for colors, icons, menu options, and overall functionality of the app?

a)

User interface (UI)

b)

User experience (UX)

c)

Command-line interface (CLI)

d)

Operating system (OS)

117.

Which of the following best describes BIOS?

a)

A new standard that has replaced the MBR and can recover data even if the hard drive fails.

b)

Firmware that provides instructions on how to pull data from hard drives to RAM.

c)

A set of routines performed by the computer immediately after the computer is powered on.

d)

The location on the hard drive where all information about the disk can be found.

118.

Which of the following best describes the MBR?

a)

The startup process that verifies BIOS or UEFI can communicate with the hard drive.

b)

Firmware that provides instructions on how to pull data from hard drives to RAM.

c)

The location on the hard drive where all information about the disk can be found.

d)

A set of routines performed by the computer immediately after the computer is powered on.

119.
Question Image

Match the following

a)

User Interface (UI)

1.

The physical components that make a computer.

b)

User Experience (UX)

2.

The digital programming that allows us to interact with hardware.

c)

Resource Management

3.

Process of planning, allocating, and controlling data as it flows through computer hardware.

d)

Power-On Self-Test (POST):\

4.

A set of routines performed by the computer immediately after the computer is powered on

120.
Question Image

Match the following

a)

Basic Input Output System (BIOS)

1.

Firmware that provides instructions on how to pull data from Hard Drives to RAM.

b)

Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI)

2.

Firmware that replaced BIOS, more secure, allows big harddrives & GUI to change startup enviroment

c)

Master Boot Record (MBR)

3.

The location on the hard drive where all information about the disk can be found.

d)

GUID Partition Table (GPT)

4.

A new standard that has replaced MBR. GPT can recover data even if the hard drive fails.

121.

What is a buffer?

a)

The part of RAM that is used to store the operating system

b)

Unused storage space on a hard disk

c)

An area of memory that is used to temporarily store data.

122.

What does device driver software do?

a)

It holds documents that are waiting to be printed

b)

It handles requests and data transfers between the computer and a device

c)

It is used to install new software applications on to your computer

123.

Which of these is not a job of the operating system?

a)

Stopping unauthorised users accessing files that do not belong to them

b)

Handling HTTP requests for webpages

c)

Allocating memory to programs that are running on the computer

124.

How would we define a hierarchical file system as used by an operating system?

a)

As a tree structure with a root and branches or directories that lead to other files

b)

Sorted in alphabetical order using an array of device names

c)

Organised in date order according to when each file was created

d)

Multiple folders in system

125.

How would you describe an operating system that is able to execute many programs simultaneously?

a)

Embedded

b)

Real-time processing

c)

Multi-tasking

d)

Recurring

126.

What kind of interface requires the user to type in commands from a keyboard to give the computer instructions?

a)

Command line interface

b)

Command line interface

c)

Menu driven interface

127.

Why might an operating system include a disk defragmentation utility?

a)

To change the size of partitions on the disk

b)

To repair damaged sectors on a disk

c)

To reorganise small amounts of unused disk space

d)

Its saves storage space on disk

128.

What is the main purpose of the file system?

a)

To provide a uniform way for programs to store and retrieve data on devices

b)

To make backups of important files so they are not lost

c)

To recover files if you accidentally delete them

129.

How does the operating system manage programs that are running?

a)

It allocates free memory when a program requests it

b)

It deletes programs from disk once they have been loaded into memory

c)

It converts programs to machine code and begins their execution

130.

The _____ is a core component of an operating system and serves as the main interface between the computer's physical hardware and the processes running on it. It enables multiple applications to share hardware resources by providing access to CPU, memory, disk I/O, and networking.

a)

CPU

b)

Kernel

c)

Hard disk

d)

BIOS