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Computer software

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is Computer software?

a)

A type of hardware used in computing

b)

A set of instructions that tell a computer what to do

c)

A machine that performs computations

d)

A computer storage device

2.

Which of the following is NOT a type of application software?

a)

Operating system

b)

Word processor

c)

Monitor

d)

Spreadsheet application

3.

What are the two main categories of computer software?

a)

Hardware and software

b)

System software and application software

c)

Input software and output software

d)

Network software and utility software

4.

What is the primary function of system software?

a)

To create multimedia content

b)

To perform specific tasks for users

c)

To manage hardware and software resources

d)

To provide security for user data

5.

Which of the following is an example of application software?

a)

Operating System

b)

Web Browser

c)

Device Driver

d)

Firmware

6.

What is the purpose of utility software?

a)

To manage network connections

b)

To provide a platform for application software

c)

To enhance the performance of the computer

d)

To create and edit documents

7.

Which of the following is an example of system software that helps manage hardware resources?

a)

Virtual Machine software

b)

Device drivers

c)

Database management system

d)

Word processor

8.

Which of the following is NOT typically a function of system software?

a)

Running user applications

b)
Executing system diagnostics
c)
Providing a user interface
d)
Managing hardware resources
9.

Which of the following is an example of a modern utility program that improves system performance by optimizing storage and resources?

a)

Disk-Defragmenter

b)

Disk cleanup tool

c)

System performance monitoring software

d)

Cloud storage synchronization software

10.

Which of the following best describes the primary role of an operating system?

a)

To run applications directly on the hardware

b)

To provide internet access to applications

c)

To manage hardware resources and facilitate communication between hardware and software

d)

To provide a user interface for interacting with the hardware