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Worksheetsgrade 6 week 14
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
What does "compatibility" mean in computing?
The ability of software to run faster
The ability of hardware and software to work together
The ability of a device to connect to Wi-Fi
The ability to store data
What happens when software and hardware are incompatible?
The software runs faster
The software may not install or work properly
The device gets more storage
The battery lasts longer
Which of the following is an example of an operating system?
Google Chrome
Microsoft Word
Windows
Play Store
What is an Operating System (OS)?
A device that stores data
Software that manages hardware and software resources
A game application
A type of processor
Which of the following is NOT an operating system?
Android
iOS
Microsoft Word
macOS
What might happen if your device doesn’t meet a game’s RAM requirement?
The game will run perfectly
The game may lag or crash
The device will get faster
Nothing will happen
A program made for Windows cannot run on macOS. This is an example of:
Hardware issue
OS mismatch
Version mismatch
Network issue
What does “minimum requirements” mean?
The least powerful device that can run the software
The best possible computer
The amount of data the app stores
The number of users supported
What is the function of drivers in a computer?
Help the user type faster
Help hardware communicate with the operating system
Increase storage capacity
Control the screen brightness
If a phone has iOS 14 but an app requires iOS 16, this is a:
Hardware issue
Version mismatch
OS mismatch
Software upgrade
Which of these is a hardware requirement?
8 GB RAM
Windows 10
macOS 12
Android 14
What should you do if an app is not compatible with your device?
Delete your data
Update your OS or upgrade hardware
Uninstall the app store
Reset your password
Which of these is an example of compatibility?
A. A Windows game running on Windows
B. An Android app on iOS
C. macOS app on Android
D. iOS app on Windows
What does “version” refer to in software?
The hardware type
The release level of the software
The speed of the program
The name of the developer
Why might a new game not install on an old computer?
Hardware requirements are too high
Internet is too slow
Keyboard is broken
File name is too long
What is the main job of an operating system?
Manage applications and hardware
Make games
Increase battery life
Display advertisements
What could be a solution for an OS mismatch?
Using an emulator
Deleting system files
Reducing RAM
Changing wallpaper
An app says: “This app requires Android 13.” You have Android 10. What’s the problem?
Hardware issue
Version mismatch
OS mismatch
Network issue
Which of these is an example of hardware?
RAM
Windows
iOS
Google Chrome
Which device component temporarily stores data while running a program?
RAM
CPU
Hard disk
Battery
What does CPU stand for?
Central Power Unit
Central Processing Unit
Control Processing Unit
Computer Power Utility
Which component improves graphics performance?
GPU
RAM
Keyboard
SSD
When software works on all platforms, it is called:
Portable
Incompatible
Restricted
Corrupted
What does "update" mean in computing?
Delete old data
Install a newer version of software
Restart the computer
Remove programs
What is an example of a driver?
Printer driver
Calculator
Wallpaper
Text file
A student’s laptop has 2 GB RAM, but a program needs 4 GB RAM. Why won’t it run?
Version mismatch
Hardware requirement issue
OS mismatch
Software bug
What is the best solution for a hardware requirement problem?
Upgrade the computer’s RAM or CPU
Change the wallpaper
Reinstall the app
Use a different charger
What does “OS mismatch” mean?
Different operating systems that can’t run the same software
Hardware is too old
Device is too small
App is too large
What can you do if your app won’t install due to OS mismatch?
Use a compatible version
Delete storage
Turn off Wi-Fi
Restart your phone
What is the main reason to update your OS?
To get new features and better compatibility
To remove games
To delete viruses
To reduce memory
What might happen if a driver is missing?
Hardware may not work properly
Internet speed increases
Storage is larger
Battery charges faster
A file ending in ".exe" usually runs on:
macOS
Windows
Android
iOS
What type of issue occurs if a game crashes due to low storage?
Hardware issue
OS mismatch
Version mismatch
Software bug
Which statement is TRUE?
All apps work on all devices.
Software must meet device requirements to work
Hardware doesn’t affect software
RAM doesn’t matter
Which of the following is a version number?
iOS 16
Windows
Laptop
Chrome
What does "requirement" mean in this context?
Something needed for the software to work
Something you can skip
Something unrelated
A file type
Which of the following is a possible solution for software incompatibility?
Upgrade OS
Delete OS
Disable drivers
Lower brightness
Which of these shows OS mismatch?
Windows app on macOS
Android app on Android
iOS app on iPhone
Windows app on Windows
What is a "virtual machine"?
A tool that runs another OS inside your computer
A video game
A broken device
A CPU
What is the purpose of system updates?
To fix bugs and improve compatibility
To delete apps
To slow down software
To remove storage
Why does an old phone struggle with new apps?
Hardware and OS are outdated
Wi-Fi is too slow
Screen is too small
Phone is too heavy
Which of the following describes an emulator?
Software that mimics another operating system
A hardware component
A memory card
A driver
A student uses Windows 7, but the app needs Windows 11. What issue is this?
Version mismatch
OS mismatch
Hardware issue
None
What could you do if your app fails to install?
Check compatibility requirements
Delete the app store
Disable internet
Restart router
What does "update drivers" mean?
Install the latest versions to make hardware work better
Delete software
Format the computer
Remove antivirus
What type of software is needed for devices like printers or cameras to work?
Drivers
Browsers
Games
Utilities
A game needs 8 GB RAM, but you have 16 GB RAM. What happens?
It runs smoothly
It will not install
It will crash
It deletes your files
Which of these is an example of software?
Microsoft Word
CPU
RAM
Hard Drive
What happens if you try to run Android apps on Windows without an emulator?
They won’t work
They run faster
They delete your files
They open in the browser
Why is compatibility testing important for developers?
To make sure software runs on different devices
To make the program smaller
To change the color theme
To remove advertisements
