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Software, Unit 3 Quiz Review

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Hannah is an architect who designs buildings and bridges. Which of the following specialized software does she most likely use?

a)

computer-aided manufacturing

b)

3D printer

c)

computer-aided design

d)

3D animation

2.

Carlos creates designs to automate mechanical processes. Which of the following types of specialized software would he most likely use?

a)

computer-aided manufacturing

b)

3D modeling

c)

computer-aided design

d)

3D animation

3.

Microsoft Office is a type of ____ software, meaning users must purchase it, and cannot make changes to the code or access it in any way unless they want to face prosecution.

a)

open-source

b)

proprietary

c)

even-source

d)

branded

4.

One can type research papers in Microsoft Word. Which of the following software types would this fall under?

a)

operating system

b)

system software

c)

entertainment software

d)

productivity software

5.

Which operating system was the first to include a graphical user interface (GUI)?

a)

MacOS

b)

Linux

c)

Chrome OS

d)

Windows

6.
Which of the following software types is the operating system?
a)
application software
b)
system software
c)
entertainment software
d)
productivity software
7.

Which operating system aspect allows a user to use their fingers to scroll and select things right on the screen?

a)

disk operations

b)

graphical user interface

c)

hardware drivers

d)

application software

8.
Which of the following types of specialized software would someone creating games most likely use?
a)
computer-aided manufacturing
b)
3D printing
c)
computer-aided design
d)
3D animation
9.
After building a computer, what programs and instructions would one most likely need to finish the process and actually run the new computer?
a)
software
b)
hardware
c)
peripherals
d)
extension cards
10.

Which of the following is an open-source operating system and can be found in devices such as a smartwatch or smart fridge?

a)

MacOS

b)

Linux

c)

Chrome OS

d)

Windows

11.

If a computer is having trouble writing and retrieving programs from the hard drive (a malfunction in disk operations), what type of software is most likely not working correctly?

a)

utility program

b)

operating system

c)

application software

d)

communication program

12.
Where do users of open-source software most likely get technical support when it's needed?
a)
online communities that offer free or paid support
b)
the instruction manual that comes with the OS
c)
there is no assistance since it is an open-source software
d)
the company's 24/7 help line
13.
Email for communication and Excel for creating spreadsheets fall under what category of software?
a)
application software
b)
system software
c)
operating system
d)
utility programs
14.

Which of the following is developed by Microsoft and is the most widely used operating system in the world?

a)

MacOS

b)

Linux

c)

Chrome OS

d)

Windows

15.

What do CAD, CAM, and 3D animation all have in common?

a)

They are all specific hardware that help to solve a problem in the business industry

b)

They are all specialized software that help to solve a problem in the business industry

c)

They are all specific software programs that are used strictly for entertainment purposes

d)

They are all specialized pieces of hardware that are used strictly for entertainment purposes