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Software vs Hardware

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The instructions that tell the computer what to do:

a)

Hardware

b)

Input

c)

Software

d)

Ooutput

2.

The physical objects that make up the computer system:

a)

Software

b)

Storage

c)

Input

d)

Hardware

3.

What are the 2 main types of software?

a)

System and Application

b)

Informational and Entertainment

c)

Dynamic and Static

d)

Professional and Home-based

4.

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

a)

Program Software

b)

Application Software

c)

Instructional Software

d)

System Software

5.

An Operating System is...

a)

Used for creating graphs and docutments

b)

The most common type of system software

c)

Only found in desktop computers

d)

All of these

6.

The type of software that the users run to do various tasks on a computer is...

a)

System Software

b)

Application Software

c)

Utility Software

d)

Operative Software

7.

Creating a set of instructions that the computer can use is called...

a)

Application Creation

b)

Program Initialization

c)

Coding

d)

Instructional Command Prompting (ICP)

8.
Programs that are digital and you cannot physically touch. They give instruction to the computer.
a)
keyboard
b)
mother board
c)
hardware
d)
software
9.
What does RAM stand for?
a)
Random Accurate Maps
b)
Really Awesome Memory
c)
Read Only Memory
d)
Random Access Memory
10.
Another name for Mobile Application Software is ___________.
a)
Monitor
b)
Hardware
c)
Apps
d)
Output
11.
Microsoft excel is an example of _________________ Software.
a)
Spreadsheet
b)
Word Processing
c)
Presentation
d)
Reference
12.
Your sister is living in Italy. What type of Software would you need to keep in touch with her?
a)
Reference
b)
Multimedia
c)
Spreadsheet
d)
Communication
13.
Microsoft PowerPoint is an example of _____________ software
a)
Presentation
b)
Word Processing
c)
Spreadsheet
d)
Reference
14.
Windows Media Player is an example of ________________ software.
a)
Spreadsheet
b)
Reference
c)
Presentation
d)
Multimedia
15.
Skype is an example of _______________ software.
a)
Communication
b)
Reference
c)
Presentation
d)
Multimedia
16.
Your teacher wants to calculate the grades for all the students in the class, which of the following software would you recommend to her.
a)
Word Processing
b)
Spreadsheet
c)
Presentation
d)
Reference
17.
Your friends are busy playing Minecraft. What type of software is Minecraft?
a)
Communication
b)
Entertainment
c)
Word Processing
d)
Spreadsheet
18.
Another name for software
a)
Email
b)
Hardware
c)
Program
d)
Mouse
19.

The three types of software are the following except

a)

System Sofware

b)

Media Software

c)

Utility Software

d)

Application Software

20.

It is most important program for its grant application software to collaborate with the hardware so it would work on computers.

a)

Anti-virus

b)

operating system

c)

computer games

d)

back-up software

21.

What are hardware interfaces?

a)

Visual representations of software functionality

b)

Physical components or devices that enable communication and interaction between users and electronic devices or computer systems

c)

Text-based interfaces for system administration

d)

Software applications that enable users to interact with computer systems

22.

What is the function of touch screens in hardware interfaces?

a)

Present users with a series of menus and options

b)

Provide precise control over system functions

c)

Utilize graphical elements such as icons and windows

d)

Allow users to interact with a device by directly touching the display

23.

What are specialized keyboards designed for?

a)

Performing data entry tasks

b)

Meeting particular user needs or preferences

c)

Enhancing comfort in gaming

d)

Optimizing gaming performance

24.

What is the purpose of hardware interfaces?

a)

Interacting with computer systems through text-based commands

b)

Enabling users to access and utilize software functionality

c)

Providing a visual or textual representation of software functionality

d)

Facilitating user interaction and engagement with electronic devices

25.

What are software interfaces also known as?

a)

Touch interfaces

b)

Graphical user interfaces (GUI)

c)

Hardware interfaces

d)

User interfaces (UI)

26.

What is the function of a command line interface (CLI)?

a)

Presents users with a series of menus and options

b)

Enables users to interact with a device by directly touching the display

c)

Allows users to interact with a computer system by typing commands into a text-based interface

d)

Utilizes graphical elements such as icons and windows

27.

What type of interface provides precise control over system functions?

a)

Command Line Interface (CLI)

b)

Touch Interface

c)

Menu-Driven Interface

d)

Graphical User Interface (GUI)

28.

What is the function of menu-driven interfaces?

a)

Present users with a series of menus and options to navigate and interact with a system

b)

Allow users to interact with a device by directly touching the display

c)

Utilize graphical elements such as icons and windows

d)

Enable user interaction with software applications

29.

What type of interface utilizes graphical elements such as icons and windows?

a)

Graphical User Interface (GUI)

b)

Touch Interface

c)

Command Line Interface (CLI)

d)

Menu-Driven Interface

30.

What is the primary function of software interfaces?

a)

Interact with computer systems through text-based commands

b)

Enable users to interact with software applications and computer systems

c)

Facilitate user interaction and engagement with electronic devices

d)

Provide a visual or textual representation of software functionality

31.

What type of interface is prevalent in mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets?

a)

Touch Interface

b)

Command Line Interface (CLI)

c)

Graphical User Interface (GUI)

d)

Menu-Driven Interface

32.

What do touch interfaces allow users to do?

a)

Utilize graphical elements such as icons and windows

b)

Navigate menus and interact with a system

c)

Interact with a computer system through text-based commands

d)

Interact with a device by directly touching the screen

33.

What type of interface is commonly used for system administration and programming tasks?

a)

Menu-Driven Interface

b)

Touch Interface

c)

Graphical User Interface (GUI)

d)

Command Line Interface (CLI)

34.

What is the function of a graphical user interface (GUI)?

a)

Utilizes graphical elements such as icons, windows, and menus to enable user interaction with software applications

b)

Presents users with a series of menus and options to navigate and interact with a system

c)

Allows users to interact with a computer system by typing commands into a text-based interface

d)

Enables users to interact with a device by directly touching the screen

35.

What type of interface offers an intuitive and immersive user experience?

a)

Graphical User Interface (GUI)

b)

Touch Interface

c)

Command Line Interface (CLI)

d)

Menu-Driven Interface

36.

Identify the use interface shown.

a)

Touch Screens

b)

Specialized Keyboards:

c)

Command Line Interface (CLI):

d)

Menu-Driven Interface:

e)

Graphical User Interface (GUI)

37.

Identify the use interface shown.

a)

Touch Screens

b)

Specialized Keyboards:

c)

Command Line Interface (CLI):

d)

Menu-Driven Interface:

e)

Graphical User Interface (GUI)

38.

Identify the use interface shown.

a)

Touch Screens

b)

Specialized Keyboards:

c)

Command Line Interface (CLI):

d)

Menu-Driven Interface:

e)

Graphical User Interface (GUI)

39.

Identify the use interface shown.

a)

Touch Screens

b)

Specialized Keyboards:

c)

Command Line Interface (CLI):

d)

Menu-Driven Interface:

e)

Graphical User Interface (GUI)

40.

Identify the use interface shown.

a)

Touch Screens

b)

Specialized Keyboards:

c)

Command Line Interface (CLI):

d)

Menu-Driven Interface:

e)

Graphical User Interface (GUI)