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Syed: Chapter 4.1: Software

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 59mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is a task performed by utility software?

a)

Managing user accounts

b)

Creating written documents

c)

 Performing disk clean-up

d)

Browsing the web

2.

What software allows users to create multimedia presentations?

a)

 Spreadsheet software

b)

 Web browser

c)

Presentation software

d)

Antivirus software  

3.

Which operating system function ensures that memory is allocated efficiently?

a)

Managing peripherals

b)

Memory management

c)

System clean-up

d)

Handling interrupts

4.

What type of software would you use to analyze stock data?

a)

Presentation software

b)

Spreadsheet software

c)

Word processor

d)

Antivirus software

5.

Which of the following is an example of a security utility software?

a)

 Disk defragmentation

b)

Encryption software

c)

Spreadsheet software

d)

File compression software  

6.

Which software provides a platform for running applications?

a)

Word processor

b)

Operating system

c)

Firewall

d)

Database software  

7.

Which software provides a platform for running applications?

a)

Word processor

b)

Operating system

c)

Firewall

d)

Database software  

8.

Which of the following allows users to store and search a set of data?

a)

Word processor

b)

 Spreadsheet software

c)

Database software

d)

 Web browser  

9.

What is the primary purpose of disk compression software?

a)

To delete old files

b)

 To create backups

c)

To reduce file size

d)

To scramble data  

10.

​ (a)   software allows users to perform mathematical calculations.

Choose from the below words

Spreadsheet

Word processor

Presentation software

OS

11.

A ​ (a)   allows the user to access and navigate the internet

Choose from the below words

Web browser

Search engine

Email client

Social media platform

12.

The ​ (a)   is responsible for managing ​ (b)   , such as printers and scanners.

Choose from the below words

operating system

peripherals

Driver Software

mouse, keyboards

Utility Software

13.

The ​ (a)   program is essential for starting the operating system when the computer powers on.

Choose from the below words

bootstrap

bootloader

firmware

OS

14.

​ (a)   help optimize the performance and efficiency of the computer system.

Choose from the below words

Utility programs

Antivirus software

Web browsers

Video games

15.

​ (a)   software scans the system for malware and quarantines infected files.

Choose from the below words

Antivirus

Firewall

Spyware

Ransomware

16.

The ​ (a)   function of the operating system ensures that files are stored in an organized way on the disk.

Choose from the below words

file management

memory management

user management

network security

17.

System software ensures that hardware and ​ (a)   can work together efficiently.

Choose from the below words

application software

operating system

firmware

BIOS

18.

When a file is too large, ​ (a)   software can be used to reduce its size for storage or sharing.

Choose from the below words

compression

encryption

decompression

archiving

19.

Organize these options into the right categories

Categorize the following

Operating System

Antivirus Software

Device Drivers

Utility Programs

File Management Software

BIOS

System Utilities

Word Processing Software

Spreadsheet Software

Presentation Software

Database Software

Graphics Software

Web Browsers

Media Players

File Compression Utility

System Software
Application Software
20.

Match the following

a)

Word processor

1.

Allows users to create written documents

b)

Web browser

2.

Enables users to access the internet

c)

File compression software

3.

Reduces file size

d)

Antivirus software

4.

Scans & removes malware from the system

e)

Spreadsheet software

5.

Performs calculations

21.

What is the main function of system software?​

a)

To manage hardware and other software

b)

To browse the internet

c)

To play video games

d)

To edit images

22.

Which of the following is an example of application software?

a)

Microsoft Windwos

b)

Defragmentation tool

c)

Spreadsheet software

d)

Firewall  

23.

What allows the computer to process instructions from the CPU?

a)

Application software

b)

Utility software

c)

System software

d)

Presentation software

24.

Which type of software is used to perform numerical calculations?​ (a)  

Choose from the below words

Word Processor

Spreadsheet

Web Browser

Operating System

25.

Which utility software rearranges fragmented files for better performance?

a)

Antivirus

b)

Disk defragmentation  

c)

Firewall

d)

System clean-up

26.

Match the following

a)

What is the primary function of a web browser?

1.

To access the internet

b)

What is the primary function of an image editor?

2.

To edit image

c)

What is the primary function of a spreadsheet?

3.

To perform calculations

d)

What is the primary function of a database?

4.

To store/search data

27.

Which software manages user accounts and multitasking?

a)

Utility software

b)

Operating system

c)

Web browser

d)

Presentation software

28.

Which software is required to run application software on a computer?

a)

Web browser

b)

Firmware

c)

Utility software

d)

Operating system

29.

Reorder the following

Categorize the following

Microsoft Word

Apple Pages

WPS Docs

Microsoft Excel

Apple Numbers

WPS Spreadsheet

Microsoft Powerpoint

WPS Slides

Prezi

Chrome

Firefox

Safari

Edge

word processor
Spreadsheet
Presentation Software
Browsers
30.

System software manages the running of the hardware and other (a)   .

31.

A (a)   allows the user to create written documents.

32.

The (a)   program is loaded when the computer first turns on.

33.

An (a)   is responsible for managing both hardware and software resources on a computer.

34.

(a)   software allows the user to perform calculations on data.

35.

The operating system provides an interface, manages peripherals, and controls (a)   .

36.

Utility programs like system clean-up help maintain the computer’s (a)   .

37.

A (a)   allows the user to view and navigate websites.

38.

Reorder the following: First one Hardware

a)

Hardware

b)

Bootstrap

c)

Firmware

d)

Operating System

e)

Application Software

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
39.

Match the following

a)

1.

Word processor

b)

2.

Spreadsheet

c)

3.

Database

d)

4.

Utility Software

e)

5.

Operating System

40.

Match the following

a)

1.

Presentation Software

b)

2.

Image Editing

c)

3.

Web Browsers

d)

4.

Operating system

e)

5.

Sound Editing Software

41.

What does GUI stand for?

a)

Graphical User Interface

b)

Graphical Universal Interface

c)

General User Interface

d)

Graphical User Input

42.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a GUI?

a)

Requires typing commands

b)

Only works on text-based systems

c)

User-friendly interaction through graphical elements.

d)

Requires programming knowledge

43.

Which interface allows users to type commands directly to communicate with the computer?

a)

Voice Command Interface

b)

Touchscreen Interface

c)

Command Line Interface (CLI)

d)

Graphical User Interface (GUI)

44.

What is an advantage of using a Command Line Interface (CLI)?

a)

Easier for beginners to use

b)

Faster for experienced users to perform tasks

c)

Uses visual elements like buttons and icons

d)

Requires no prior knowledge of commands

45.

What is a key feature of a Natural Language Interface (NLI)?

a)

Uses visual icons to navigate

b)

Interprets and responds to spoken or typed language

c)

Relies on specific commands to execute tasks

d)

Displays graphical elements for user interaction

46.

Which of the following is an example of a device that uses Natural Language Interface?

a)

Google Search

b)

Amazon Alexa

c)

Microsoft Word

d)

Adobe Photoshop

47.

What is one disadvantage of a GUI compared to a CLI?

a)

Easier to learn for beginners.

b)

More customizable than a CLI.

c)

Faster execution of commands.

d)

Requires more memory and processing power

48.

Which user interface is most suitable for visually displaying multiple tasks at once?

a)

Command Line Interface

b)

Graphical User Interface

c)

Natural Language Interface

d)

Touch Interface

49.

Match the operating system feature to its correct description

a)

Organizes, saves, and retrieves data on storage devices

1.

File Management

b)

Allocates and deallocates memory space for programs

2.

Multitasking

c)

Allows other applications to run on the computer

3.

Providing a Platform

d)

Provides a way for users to interact with the computer (e.g., GUI, CLI)

4.

User Interface

e)

Manages permissions and profiles for different users on the system

5.

Managing User Accounts

50.

Which of the following are functions of an operating system? (Select two)

a)

Managing memory

b)

Writing code

c)

Handling peripherals

d)

Editing documents

51.

Which features are commonly found in a Graphical User Interface (GUI)? (Select two)

a)

Command-line typing

b)

Icons

c)

Windows

d)

Code-based interaction

52.

Which of the following are examples of application software? (Select three)

a)

Microsoft Word

b)

Web browser

c)

Spreadsheet software

d)

Disk defragmentation

53.

Which OS tasks are related to file management? (Select two)

a)

Storing

b)

Creating system backups

c)

Organizing files into folders

d)

Scanning for viruses

54.

Which of the following are types of utility software? (Select three)

a)

Disk clean-up

b)

Word processor

c)

Antivirus software

d)

Disk defragmentation

55.

Which features are essential for a Command Line Interface (CLI)? (Select two)

a)

Typing commands

b)

Using a mouse

c)

Displaying icons

d)

Interpreting text-based instructions

56.

Which tasks are managed by an operating system? (Select three)

a)

Handling interrupts

b)

Editing Images

c)

Memory management

d)

Providing a user interface

57.

Which of the following are characteristics of multitasking in an OS? (Select two)

a)

Running multiple programs at once

b)

Editing documents

c)

Allocating resources to different tasks

d)

Monitoring network traffic

58.

Which are common features of utility software? (Select two)

a)

Optimizing system performance

b)

Managing user accounts

c)

Running applications

d)

Scanning for malware

59.

Match the software-related term to its correct definition:

a)

A set of instructions that tell a computer what to do

1.

Software

b)

Programs that manage the hardware and run other software

2.

System Software

c)

A program designed to perform specific tasks for the user

3.

Application Software

d)

The software responsible for managing the hardware and software resources

4.

Operating System (OS)

e)

Programs that help maintain and improve system performance

5.

Utility Software

60.

Match the abbreviation to its correct explanation:

a)

Graphical User Interface

1.

GUI

b)

Operating System

2.

OS

c)

CLI

3.

Command Line Interface

d)

UI

4.

Graphical User Interface