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Software and Operating Systems Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is software?

a)

Physical parts of a computer

b)

A collection of instructions and data

c)

Electrical components

d)

External devices

2.

Which type of software manages hardware?

a)

Application Software

b)

System Software

c)

Media Software

d)

Utility Software

3.

What is an example of system software?

a)

Microsoft Word

b)

Google Chrome

c)

Windows OS

d)

Adobe Photoshop

4.

Which of the following is NOT an operating system?

a)

Linux

b)

Android

c)

Microsoft Office

d)

macOS

5.

What does memory management do?

a)

Controls input and output devices

b)

Manages the execution of processes

c)

Organizes and controls data storage

d)

Allocates and deallocates memory

6.

Which software type is used for creating documents?

a)

Utility Software

b)

Productivity Software

c)

Entertainment Software

d)

System Software

7.

What is the function of process management?

a)

Controls hardware devices

b)

Executes multiple processes

c)

Provides a user interface

d)

Organizes data storage

8.

Which of the following is an application software?

a)

Android

b)

Windows OS

c)

Adobe Photoshop

d)

Linux

9.

What type of software is an antivirus program?

a)

Communication Software

b)

Utility Software

c)

System Software

d)

Entertainment Software

10.

Which operating system is commonly used on smartphones?

a)

Linux

b)

Windows

c)

Android

d)

macOS

11.

What does file system management do?

a)

Manages user applications

b)

Organizes and controls data storage

c)

Allocates memory

d)

Provides a graphical interface

12.

Which category does Zoom belong to?

a)

Productivity Software

b)

Entertainment Software

c)

Communication Software

d)

System Software

13.

What is the role of device management?

a)

Organizes user files

b)

Manages computer hardware devices

c)

Provides software updates

d)

Executes applications

14.

Which software provides tools for video editing?

a)

Communication Software

b)

Utility Software

c)

Productivity Software

d)

Media Software

15.

Which of these is NOT a function of an operating system?

a)

Process Management

b)

Memory Management

c)

Web Browsing

d)

Device Management

16.

What is the primary function of an operating system?

a)

To provide internet access

b)

To manage hardware resources

c)

To enhance gaming performance

d)

To create multimedia content

17.

Which of the following is a characteristic of application software?

a)

It manages system resources

b)

It is designed for end-users

c)

It interacts directly with hardware

d)

It is essential for system operation

18.

What type of software is used for database management?

a)

Application Software

b)

System Software

c)

Productivity Software

d)

Utility Software

19.

What is the main purpose of system software?

a)

To provide a platform for application software

b)

To manage network connections

c)

To enhance user experience

d)

To create multimedia content

20.

Which of the following is a function of utility software?

a)

Managing system resources

b)

Creating documents

c)

Providing security features

d)

Running applications