Software Quiz

1. What is software?

• A. Physical components of a computer
• B. Instructions that tell hardware what to do
• C. A type of computer cable
• D. The monitor and keyboard

2. Which of the following is an example of system software?

• A. Microsoft Word
• B. Adobe Photoshop
• C. Windows 11
• D. Google Chrome

3. Which type of software manages hardware resources and provides a user interface?

• A. Application software
• B. Device driver
• C. Operating system
• D. Utility program

4. Device drivers are primarily used to:

• A. Create documents and spreadsheets
• B. Allow the OS to communicate with hardware peripherals
• C. Protect the computer from viruses
• D. Compress files to save space

5. Which of the following is NOT application software?

• A. MS Excel
• B. Linux kernel
• C. VLC Media Player
• D. Google Chrome

6. What is the main difference between proprietary and open-source software?

• A. Proprietary is free, open-source is paid
• B. Proprietary hides source code, open-source makes it publicly available
• C. Proprietary is only for Windows, open-source for Mac
• D. There is no difference

7. Which of the following is an example of open-source software?

• A. Microsoft Office
• B. Adobe Photoshop
• C. Linux
• D. macOS

8. What does SDLC stand for?

• A. Software Development Life Cycle
• B. System Design and Logic Control
• C. Secure Data Link Configuration
• D. Software Download and License Check

9. Which phase of SDLC comes after "Design"?

• A. Planning
• B. Analysis
• C. Development
• D. Testing

10. Machine language (1GL) consists of:

• A. Mnemonics like MOV and ADD
• B. Binary code (0s and 1s)
• C. High-level statements like print()
• D. Database queries

11. Which generation of programming languages includes Python, Java, and C++?

• A. 1GL
• B. 2GL
• C. 3GL
• D. 4GL

12. SQL is an example of which generation language?

• A. 1GL
• B. 2GL
• C. 3GL
• D. 4GL

13. What is freeware?

• A. Software that can be modified and redistributed
• B. Software that is free to use but source code is not available
• C. Software that must be purchased
• D. Software that requires a subscription

14. Which licensing model allows users to try software before buying, often with limited features?

• A. Freeware
• B. Shareware
• C. Open source
• D. Public domain

15. What does SaaS stand for?

• A. Software as a Service
• B. System as a Security
• C. Storage as a Software
• D. Secure Application Service

16. Which type of malware attaches to files and spreads when files are shared?

• A. Worm
• B. Trojan
• C. Virus
• D. Ransomware

17. Which malware encrypts files and demands payment to unlock them?

• A. Spyware
• B. Adware
• C. Ransomware
• D. Trojan

18. Which of the following is a recommended protection tip against malware?

• A. Click all email links to verify them
• B. Keep OS and software updated regularly
• C. Disable your firewall for better performance
• D. Download software from any website

19. Which type of software is permanently stored in ROM and initializes hardware during boot?

• A. Operating system
• B. Device driver
• C. BIOS / Firmware
• D. Utility program

20. Which utility program helps protect against viruses?

• A. Disk defragmenter
• B. Antivirus software
• C. File manager
• D. Compression tool

21. Which application software is used for creating spreadsheets?

• A. MS Word
• B. MS Excel
• C. MS PowerPoint
• D. MS Access

22. Which of the following is an example of graphic design software?

• A. VLC Media Player
• B. Google Chrome
• C. Adobe Photoshop
• D. Windows Defender

23. What is the primary function of an operating system?

• A. Create documents
• B. Manage hardware resources and run applications
• C. Browse the internet
• D. Edit photos

24. Which type of malware secretly collects user information?

• A. Adware
• B. Spyware
• C. Worm
• D. Trojan

25. Which software licensing model has no copyright restrictions and can be used for any purpose?

• A. Commercial
• B. Shareware
• C. Open source
• D. Public domain