WorksheetsSystem Software Quiz
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
Which of the following best describes system software?
Programs that help users perform specific tasks
Programs that manage hardware and provide a platform for applications
Software that detects and removes computer viruses
Software used for creating documents
The operating system is classified as:
Application software
Utility software
System software
Firmware
Which of the following is NOT an example of system software?
Windows 11
Linux Ubuntu
Microsoft Word
macOS
Which of the following acts as an interface between hardware and the user?
Utility software
Application software
Operating system
Firmware
The kernel of an operating system is responsible for:
Word processing
Managing memory and processes
Sending emails
Browsing the internet
Which of the following is an example of utility software?
MS Excel
Antivirus program
Adobe Photoshop
Google Chrome
Disk cleanup and defragmentation tools are categorized under:
Application software
Utility software
System software
Firmware
Backup software is important because it:
Creates presentations
Protects data by making copies
Allows browsing
Helps in communication
Which utility software helps compress large files into smaller ones?
File manager
WinRAR/WinZip
Disk cleanup
Antivirus
Utility software is primarily designed to:
Perform specific user tasks
Provide entertainment
Optimize and maintain computer performance
Create and edit images
Which of the following is application software?
Android OS
Microsoft PowerPoint
Disk defragmenter
Device driver
A web browser such as Google Chrome is classified as:
System software
Utility software
Application software
Firmware
Which application software is best for database management?
Oracle DB
Windows 10
CCleaner
Linux Mint
Video editing programs like Adobe Premiere Pro fall under:
System software
Utility software
Application software
Middleware
Which of the following is an office productivity application?
MS Word
CCleaner
Windows Defender
Ubuntu
Which of the following is the correct sequence?
OS → Application software → User
User → OS → Application software
User → Application software → OS → Hardware
Hardware → Application software → User
Which pair is correctly matched?
System software – Adobe Photoshop
Utility software – Antivirus
Application software – Windows 11
Utility software – macOS
Device drivers are examples of:
Application software
Utility software
System software
Malware
MS Excel is to application software as Windows 10 is to:
Utility software
Firmware
System software
Middleware
Which is NOT a characteristic of application software?
Designed for end users
Specific to user tasks
Directly manages hardware
Includes programs like MS Office
Which type of software ensures communication between hardware devices and the OS?
Application software
Utility software
Device driver
Compiler
Which of the following combines system software and utility software functions?
Android OS with built-in antivirus
MS Excel
Adobe Photoshop
Oracle DB
An IDE (Integrated Development Environment) such as Visual Studio is considered:
Application software
Utility software
System software
Middleware
A firewall program is an example of:
Application software
Utility software
System software
Firmware
Which of the following is the main role of middleware?
Serve as antivirus
Connect different software components and systems
Replace operating systems
Create documents
Which category does Google Docs fall under?
Application software
Utility software
System software
Firmware
Which software is an example of utility software that protects systems from malicious attacks?
MS Word
Windows Defender
Adobe Photoshop
iOS
File Explorer in Windows is considered part of:
Application software
Utility software
System software
Programming software
MS Paint is considered:
Utility software
System software
Application software
Firmware
Which of the following is an example of open-source operating system software?
Microsoft Word
Linux
Adobe Photoshop
WinRAR
System software is to hardware as application software is to:
Utility software
User needs
Kernel
Device drivers
Which type of software is essential for a computer to boot and run?
Application software
Utility software
System software
Middleware
Which of the following is an example of utility software designed to enhance disk performance?
Disk Defragmenter
MS Excel
Oracle DB
Windows Media Player
Which of the following best describes the relationship between system software and application software?
They work independently
Application software runs on top of system software
System software depends on applications to function
Both directly control hardware
Which of the following best categorizes MS PowerPoint, Disk Cleanup, and Windows 11 respectively?
Application software – Utility software – System software
Utility software – Application software – System software
System software – Application software – Utility software
Application software – System software – Utility software
