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Software vs Hardware G8I

Total questions: 78

Worksheet time: 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main purpose of a software update?

a)

To delete old files

b)

To replace an older version with a new one

c)

To create new hardware

d)

To slow down the application

2.

Why is it important to update antivirus software regularly?

a)

To make the computer run slower

b)

To ensure continued protection against malware

c)

To change the operating system

d)

To increase the size of the software

3.

Which of the following is an example of antivirus software?

a)

Microsoft Word

b)

McAfee

c)

Adobe Photoshop

d)

Google Chrome

4.

What can a software update help to remove?

a)

New applications

b)

Bugs

c)

Hardware

d)

Internet connections

5.

How does upgrading hardware benefit a computing device?

a)

It makes the device older

b)

It enhances overall performance

c)

It prevents software updates

d)

It reduces the device's speed

6.

What type of threats does antivirus software protect against?

a)

Network errors

b)

Malware

c)

Hardware issues

d)

Software updates

7.

When using a computer, where does antivirus software typically run?

a)

In the foreground

b)

In the background

c)

Only during updates

d)

When the computer is off

8.

What is Kaspersky?

a)

A type of hardware

b)

A type of software update

c)

A brand of antivirus software

d)

An operating system

9.

What benefit does a software update provide in terms of application speed?

a)

It usually slows down the application

b)

It has no effect on speed

c)

It can help speed up the application

d)

It only affects hardware speed

10.

What is one reason computing devices should be kept up-to-date?

a)

To prevent the installation of new applications

b)

To maintain compatibility with new software

c)

To reduce the performance

d)

To remove all existing files

11.

What is this hardware or software?

a)

hardware

b)

software

12.

What is this hardware or software?

a)

hardware

b)

software

13.

What is this hardware or software?

a)

hardware

b)

software

14.

A webcam or camera is _______.

a)

input

b)

output

15.
A keyboard is ______.
a)
input
b)
output
16.

A printer is _______.

a)

input

b)

output

17.
What Operating System is on a Microsoft computer?
a)
OSX
b)
CentOS
c)
Windows
d)
Android
18.
Which of the following is an Input device?
a)
Printer
b)
Monitor
c)
Speakers
d)
Keyboard
19.
The information on a flash drive is
a)
Hardware
b)
Software
20.

Hardware and Software do not have to work together.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

What is the most important program that runs on your computer, it lets software and hardware work together?

a)

Operating System

b)

Programs

c)

Applications

d)

Hardware

22.
Programs that give instruction to the computer.
a)
keyboard
b)
mother board
c)
hardware
d)
software
23.
Screen that shows you what you are doing on the computer?
a)
MONITOR
b)
COMPUTER
c)
SPEAKER
d)
SCANNER
24.
Is any hardware component that can display information to a user
a)
Hardware - OUTPUT
b)
Hardware - STORAGE
c)
Hardware - SYSTEM UNIT
d)
Hardware - INPUT
25.
Which of the following is an Output device?
a)
Printer
b)
Mouse
c)
Microphone
d)
Keyboard
26.
What does the hard drive do?
a)
Stores information temporarily 
b)
Gives Instructions
c)
Stores information permanently 
d)
Drives through the computer
27.
An example of software would be...
a)
MS Power Point
b)
keyboard
c)
monitor
d)
printer
28.
An example of the computer's hardware would be ...
a)
MS Word
b)
MS Publisher
c)
Keyboard
29.
Physical parts of a computer...such as the keyboard and monitor.
a)
software
b)
hardware
30.
A speaker is _______.
a)
input
b)
output
31.

Keyboard, Mouse, Camera and Microphone are all ___________?

a)

Software - Input

b)

Software - Output

c)

Hardware - Output

d)

Hardware - input

32.

Printer, Desktop monitor, Headphones and Projector are all ____________?

a)

Software - Input

b)

Software - Output

c)

Hardware - Input

d)

Hardware - Output

33.

Types of operating systems:

a)

Unix

b)

Robotics

c)

Linux

d)

Windows

e)

Business

34.
Physical parts of a computer...such as the keyboard and monitor.
a)
software
b)
hardware
35.
An example of the computer's hardware would be ...
a)
MS Word
b)
MS Publisher
c)
Keyboard
36.
An example of software would be...
a)
MS Power Point
b)
keyboard
c)
monitor
d)
printer
37.
What does the hard drive do?
a)
Stores information temporarily 
b)
Gives Instructions
c)
Stores information permanently 
d)
Drives through the computer
38.
Which of the following is an Output device?
a)
Printer
b)
Mouse
c)
Microphone
d)
Keyboard
39.
Is any hardware component that can display information to a user
a)
Hardware - OUTPUT
b)
Hardware - STORAGE
c)
Hardware - SYSTEM UNIT
d)
Hardware - INPUT
40.
Screen that shows you what you are doing on the computer?
a)
MONITOR
b)
COMPUTER
c)
SPEAKER
d)
SCANNER
41.
Programs that give instruction to the computer.
a)
keyboard
b)
mother board
c)
hardware
d)
software
42.

What is the most important program that runs on your computer, it lets software and hardware work together?

a)

Operating System

b)

Programs

c)

Applications

d)

Hardware

43.

Hardware and Software do not have to work together.

a)

True

b)

False

44.
The information on a flash drive is
a)
Hardware
b)
Software
45.
Which of the following is an Input device?
a)
Printer
b)
Monitor
c)
Speakers
d)
Keyboard
46.
What Operating System is on a Microsoft computer?
a)
OSX
b)
CentOS
c)
Windows
d)
Android
47.

A printer is _______.

a)

input

b)

output

48.
A keyboard is ______.
a)
input
b)
output
49.

A webcam or camera is _______.

a)

input

b)

output

50.
A speaker is _______.
a)
input
b)
output
51.

Keyboard, Mouse, Camera and Microphone are all ___________?

a)

Software - Input

b)

Software - Output

c)

Hardware - Output

d)

Hardware - input

52.

Printer, Desktop monitor, Headphones and Projector are all ____________?

a)

Software - Input

b)

Software - Output

c)

Hardware - Input

d)

Hardware - Output

53.

Types of operating systems:

a)

Unix

b)

Robotics

c)

Linux

d)

Windows

e)

Business

54.

Which of the following is not a Microsoft application?

a)

Word

b)

Excel

c)

Powerpoint

d)

Safari

55.

In a powerpoint presentation, an animation is

a)

a cartoon television program.

b)

visual effects added to text or an object.

c)

a hand-drawn imagine.

d)

None of the above.

56.

A worldwide collection of networks that links millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals

a)

Network Card

b)

Super computer

c)

Internet

d)

Web site

57.

Allows user to create and manipulate documents containing mostly text and sometimes graphics

a)

Presentation

b)

Utility Program

c)

Word Processing

d)

Microsoft Word

58.

Use to create personal profiles, budget summaries, income statements or calculate students marks

a)

Presentation

b)

Spreadsheet

c)

Database

d)

Microsoft Excel

59.

Deleted files, Unused program files, Temporary internet files

a)

Utility Software

b)

Disk Defragmenter

c)

Disk Cleanup

d)

Anti Virus

60.

Holds many components of the system

a)

Mainframe

b)

Motherboard

c)

CPU

d)

Adapter Card Slot

61.

Microsoft Office is an example of a

a)

Application software

b)

Video game

c)

Operating System Software

d)

Programming Software

62.

___ apps are used for creating documents.

a)

Word processor

b)

Presentation

c)

Spreadsheet

d)

Browser

63.

___ apps are used for organizing and calculating numbers.

a)

Word processor

b)

Presentation

c)

Spreadsheet

d)

Browser

64.

What do you call the app with this logo?

a)

Docs

b)

Word

c)

Pages

d)

Firefox

65.

What do you call the app with this logo?

a)

Docs

b)

Word

c)

Pages

d)

Firefox

66.

What do you call the app with this logo?

a)

Sheets

b)

Excel

c)

Numbers

d)

Facebook

67.

Choose all the software applications.

a)
b)
c)
d)
68.

Choose all of the hardware devices.

a)
b)
c)
d)
69.

If I want to type a research paper, which of these will help me?

(Select all that apply)

a)
b)
c)
d)
70.

If I want to chat online with a friend, which of these will help me?

(Select all that apply)

a)
b)
c)
d)
71.

If I want to update my followers online, which of these will help me?

(Select all that apply)

a)
b)
c)
d)
72.

What kinds of information make up your digital footprint?

a)

Online photos

b)

Comments that others post about you

c)

Comments you post about other people's pictures

d)

All of the above!

73.

What CAN you control about your digital footprint?

a)

Comments friends make about me

b)

Things my parents post about me

c)

Photos my friends post of me

d)

Things I post

74.
What is your digital footprint?
a)
A scanned image of your foot
b)
A photograph of your shoe
c)
All the information online about a person that is stored online.
d)
Having a blog, facebook or twitter page
75.
Everything that is posted online is saved for how long?
a)
Until I remove it
b)
Forever
c)
Two weeks
d)
One year
76.
What is a good way to maintain a positive digital footprint?
a)
Don't overshare
b)
Use privacy settings
c)
Only post things that you would want everyone to see
d)
All of the above
77.
What is something you CAN share to a stranger on the computer?
a)
Your first name
b)
Your email address
c)
Your cellphone number
d)
None of the above.  Never give out personal information to someone you do not know.
78.
True or False?  
It is safe to tell people about your hobbies online (eg it is safe to tell people that you like playing Minecraft)
a)
True
b)
False

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