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Computer Software Test

Total questions: 120

Worksheet time: 58mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What does CPU stand for?
a)
Critical Processing Unit
b)
Core Processing Unit
c)
Common Processing Unit
d)
Central Processing Unit
2.
A keyboard is ______.
a)
input
b)
output
3.
A mouse is _______.
a)
input
b)
output
4.
A monitor is ______
a)
input
b)
output
5.
A scanner is _______.
a)
input
b)
output
6.
A webcam is _______.
a)
input
b)
output
7.
A printer is _______.
a)
input
b)
output
8.
A speaker is _______.
a)
input
b)
output
9.
What is Software?
a)
User Applications and Operating Systems
b)
Physicals parts of a Computer
10.
What is Hardware?
a)
Computer Instructions or Data
b)
Physicals parts of a Computer
11.
This is the image of a __________ .
a)
RAM
b)
ROM
c)
Keyboard
d)
Motherboard
12.
An example of the computer's hardware would be ...
a)
MS Word
b)
MS Publisher
c)
Keyboard
13.
Programs that are digital and you cannot physically touch. They give instruction to the computer.
a)
keyboard
b)
mother board
c)
hardware
d)
software
14.
The CPU is called the _______________ of the computer.
a)
arm
b)
mother
c)
brains
d)
leg
15.
Physical parts of a computer...such as the keyboard and monitor.
a)
software
b)
hardware
16.
What is this piece of hardware?
a)
CPU
b)
Motherboard
c)
Computer/Tower
d)
Power Supply
17.
What does the hard drive do?
a)
Stores information temporarily 
b)
Gives Instructions
c)
Stores information permanently 
d)
Drives through the computer
18.
What does RAM stand for?
a)
Random Accurate Maps
b)
Really Awesome Memory
c)
Read Only Memory
d)
Random Access Memory
19.
RAM is what kind of memory?
a)
Permanant
b)
Forever
c)
Slow
d)
Temporary
20.
What Operating System is on a Microsoft computer?
a)
OSX
b)
CentOS
c)
Windows
d)
Android
21.
CPU stands for:
a)
a. Computer Power Unit
b)
b. Central Processing Unit
c)
c. Command Processing Universal
d)
d. Communication Port Unit
22.
The long term memory in a computer is the:
a)
a. RAM
b)
b. Power Supply
c)
c. Hard Drive
d)
d. Motherboard
23.
Identify the most common type of connector for a keyboard and mouse.
a)
a. USB
b)
b. VGA
c)
c. RJ-45
d)
d. DB-25
24.

Is what type of software?

a)

system software

b)

programming software

c)

application software

d)

utility software

25.

What type of software in the picture?

a)

system software

b)

programming software

c)

application software

d)

none of the above

26.

Mac OS is an example of ______________ software.

a)

application

b)

utility

c)

system

d)

programming

27.

C++, Visual Basic and Cobol are example of ________________ software.

a)

application

b)

utility

c)

system

d)

programming

28.

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

29.

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

30.

Which are examples of apps?

a)

Word processing software

b)

Angry Birds

c)

Google Chrome

d)

All of the above

31.

The instructions that tell the computer what to do:

a)

Hardware

b)

Input

c)

Software

d)

Ooutput

32.

The physical objects that make up the computer system:

a)

Software

b)

Storage

c)

Input

d)

Hardware

33.

The 2 types of Software are:

a)

Operating System

b)

System

c)

Business

d)

Application

34.

Hardware and Software do not have to work together.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

You can touch software

a)

True

b)

False

36.

Operating system for mobile devices

a)

Netware

b)

Unix

c)

Android

d)

Windows NT

37.

Microsoft Word is an example of an operating system

a)

False

b)

True

38.
Term for the physical parts of the computer
a)
HARDWARE
b)
HARD DRIVE
c)
SOFTWARE
d)
INPUT DEVICES
39.
Another name for Mobile Application Software is ___________.
a)
Monitor
b)
Hardware
c)
Apps
d)
Output
40.

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

a)

Driver Programs

b)

Firmware

c)

Operating System

41.

Types of operating systems:

a)

Doors

b)

Robotics

c)

Windows

d)

Business

42.

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

a)

Word processor

b)

Operating System

c)

Web browser

d)

Games

43.

What type of software is it?

a)

Operating system

b)

Application software

44.

What type of software is it?

a)

Operating system

b)

Application software

45.

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

46.

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

47.

Microphone

a)

Hardware

b)

Software

c)

Peopleware

48.

Teachers

a)

Hardware

b)

Software

c)

Peopleware

49.

PowerPoint

a)

Hardware

b)

Software

c)

Peopleware

50.

Mouse

a)

Input Device

b)

Processing Device

c)

Output Device

d)

Storage Device

51.

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

52.

The first computer virus was invented by

a)

Billy Ray Cyrus

b)

Bob Dylan

c)

Steve Jobs

d)

Bob Thomas

53.

The first virus was created in what year?

a)

1869

b)

1876

c)

1971

d)

2020

54.

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

55.

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

56.

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

57.

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

a)
b)
c)
d)
58.

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

59.

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

60.

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

a)

True

b)

False

61.

Software is also known as computer programs.

a)

True

b)

Falso

62.

Circuits in a computer are considered as software.

a)

True

b)

False

63.

What is a CPU?

a)

Central processing unit

b)

Carrying process unit

c)

central part unit

d)

charging port unit

64.

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

a)

motherboard

b)

circuit board

c)

CPU

d)

RAM

65.

We use programing languages today instead of binary code.

a)

True

b)

False

66.

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

a)

True

b)

False

67.

Bill Gates created ______ operating system.

a)

IOS

b)

Google

c)

Windows

d)

Cisco

68.

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

a)

True

b)

False

69.

Hardware and software can work independently from each other.

a)

True

b)

False

70.

IOS and WINDOWS are examples of operating systems.

a)

true

b)

false

71.

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

a)

Larger items can be produced

b)

More precise angles

c)

Wider variety of materials can be used

d)

Consumes less material

72.

Which of the following processes does 3D printing use?

a)

Manual

b)

Additive

c)

Subtractive

d)

Digital

73.

Which component is responsible for reformatting print jobs so that the printer can understand and process them?

a)

Print Manager

b)

Print driver

c)

Print Spooler

d)

Print queue

74.

Jessica has connected her new printer to her Windows 10 computer, but Windows is not recognizing it. What should she do?

a)

Power cycle the printer

b)

Reset the USB cable

c)

Install the latest driver

d)

Restart Windows

75.

Where is the BEST place to obtain the latest printer driver?

a)

Manufacturer's website

b)

Printer reseller

c)

Windows Update

d)

Microsoft's website

76.

Windows stores print jobs in a temporary file on the hard drive. What is this file called?

a)

Print Spooler

b)

Print driver

c)

Print Manager

d)

Print queue

77.

Where would you go to cancel a print job?

a)

Print Manager

b)

Print queue

c)

Print Spooler

d)

Print driver

78.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a web browser?

a)

Microsoft Word

b)

Mozilla Firefox

c)

Microsoft Edge

d)

Google Chrome

79.

When composing an email message, why might you want to use the Bcc field?

a)

To include extra-long email addresses

b)

To clarify the overall purpose of the message

c)

To copy the email confidentially

d)

To include email addresses of newly hired employees

80.

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

a)

Background

b)

Window

c)

Desktop

d)

Home Screen

81.

This is the name for the program that allows the user to interact with a computer and makes the computer run correctly.

a)

program

b)

operating system

c)

BIOS

d)

GUI

82.

All apps work on all operating systems.

a)

True

b)

False

83.

The ones and zeros a computer uses to speak is called

a)

binary

b)

Python

c)

operating system

d)

GUI

84.

This operating system comes preloaded on most personal computers.

a)

Windows

b)

macOS

c)

Chrome OS

d)

Linux

85.

This operating system comes preloaded on all Macs.

a)

Windows

b)

macOS

c)

Chrome OS

d)

Linux

86.

This operating system comes preloaded on all Chromebooks.

a)

Windows

b)

macOS

c)

Chrome OS

d)

Java

87.

Depending on type, one of these two operating systems come preloaded on most mobile devices?

a)

Android

b)

iOS

c)

Windows

d)

webOS

88.

System software BIOS stands for

a)

binary input/output system

b)

basic internet operating system

c)

basic input/output system

d)

batch internal operating system

89.

The system software that tells an input/output device how to function is called a

a)

driver

b)

messenger

c)

relayer

d)

teller

90.

Python is an example of a programming language.

a)

True

b)

False

91.
What does CPU stand for?
a)
Critical Processing Unit
b)
Core Processing Unit
c)
Common Processing Unit
d)
Central Processing Unit
92.
A keyboard is ______.
a)
input
b)
output
93.
A monitor is ______
a)
input
b)
output
94.
What is Software?
a)
User Applications and Operating Systems
b)
Physicals parts of a Computer
95.
What is Hardware?
a)
Computer Instructions or Data
b)
Physicals parts of a Computer
96.
This is the image of a __________ .
a)
RAM
b)
ROM
c)
Keyboard
d)
Motherboard
97.
An example of the computer's hardware would be ...
a)
MS Word
b)
MS Publisher
c)
Keyboard
98.
Programs that are digital and you cannot physically touch. They give instruction to the computer.
a)
keyboard
b)
mother board
c)
hardware
d)
software
99.
The CPU is called the _______________ of the computer.
a)
arm
b)
mother
c)
brains
d)
leg
100.
What does RAM stand for?
a)
Random Accurate Maps
b)
Really Awesome Memory
c)
Read Only Memory
d)
Random Access Memory
101.
Name this logo:
a)
Bentley
b)
Porsche
c)
Lamborghini
d)
McLaren
102.
Name this logo:
a)
Volkswagon
b)
Toyota
c)
Hyundai
d)
Audi
103.
Name this logo:
a)
Ford
b)
Chevrolet
c)
Volkswagon
d)
Audi
104.

What logo is this?

a)

twitter

b)

tik tok

c)

instagram

d)

snapchat

105.

What is this logo?

a)

instagram

b)

tik tok

c)

twitter

d)

snapchat

106.

What logo is this?

a)

instagram

b)

snapchat

c)

twitter

d)

houseparty

107.

What is this logo?

a)

chick-fil-a

b)

snapchat

c)

tik tok

d)

twitter

108.

What is this logo?

a)

tik tok

b)

youtube

c)

snapchat

d)

facebook

109.
Founded in the United States in 1960, this restaurant chain is in 81 countries
a)
Domino's Pizza
b)
Pizza Hut
c)
Taco Bell
d)
Subway
110.

This restaurant chain was founded by Dave Thomas in 1969

a)

Burger King

b)

Wendy's

c)

Sonic

d)

Taco Bell

111.
a)
Apple
b)
NBC
c)
Nike
d)
Disney
112.
a)
Sonic
b)
Sony
c)
Walmart
d)
Costco
113.

Name the brand

a)

Burger King

b)

KFC

c)

Wendy's

d)

McDonald's

114.
Name the organisation
a)
Google
b)
Boeing
c)
SpaceX
d)
NASA
115.
a)
Safari
b)
Internet Explorer
c)
Mozilla Firefox
d)
Chrome
116.
a)

Supreme

b)

Hugo boss

c)

Lacoste

d)

Champion

117.
a)

Levi's

b)

Ray Ban

c)

Nike

d)

Champion

118.
a)

Louis vuitton

b)

Yeezy's

c)

Bape

d)

Supreme

119.
What football team is this
a)
raiders
b)
greenbay
c)
bears
d)
49ers
120.

WHAT IS THIS

a)

Google PAY

b)

MasterCard

c)

Visa

d)

Apple Pay