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Computer Software Quiz : 50 Questions
Software is a set of instructions that tells the computer what to do.
Software cannot be touched, so it is intangible.
Windows is an operating system, which is system software.
MS Word is an application software used for typing.
An operating system works between hardware and software.
Excel is application software.
Antivirus provides security, so it is system software.
System software controls the hardware.
Antivirus is a utility software.
C is a programming language.
A compiler translates the entire program into machine language at once.
An interpreter translates the program line by line.
An operating system is system software, not application software.
Linux is an open-source operating system.
Software is created using programming languages.
Customized software is developed for specific user needs.
Open-source software provides access to its source code.
Proprietary software requires a license to use.
Shareware is provided for limited-time use.
The operating system manages memory.
The OS manages file systems.
Device drivers allow communication between hardware and OS.
Chrome is a web browser.
Word is application software.
Machine language uses 0s and 1s.
Assembly language uses symbolic codes.
C++ is a high-level programming language.
Software is non-physical, so it does not wear out.
Software can be updated or modified easily.
Linux is an operating system.
Software is stored in memory or storage devices.
Word is an example of application software.
Operating System is a primary example of system software.
Testing is done to find errors in software.
SDLC represents the complete process of software development.
SDLC starts with requirement analysis.
Maintenance involves updating and improving the software.
Debugging means correcting errors in a program.
It is the systematic process of developing software.
A virus is a harmful program that damages the system.
Firewall protects the system from external threats.
Updates improve system security and performance.
It is used to play audio and video files.
Excel is used for calculations and data management.
PowerPoint is used to create presentations.
MS Word is used for creating documents.
Software enables the computer to perform tasks.
An error in a program is called a bug.
Linux is an example of open source software.
Without software, a computer cannot perform any task.
Quiz Results
📘 Computer Software MCQs
1. What is software?
A) Physical part of computer
B) Set of instructions
C) Input device
D) Output device
Answer: B) Set of instructions
2. Software is:
A) Tangible
B) Intangible
C) Mechanical
D) Electrical
Answer: B) Intangible
3. Which of the following is system software?
A) MS Word
B) Excel
C) Windows
D) PowerPoint
Answer: C) Windows
4. Which is application software?
A) Linux
B) Windows
C) MS Word
D) Compiler
Answer: C) MS Word
5. Operating system is a:
A) Application software
B) System software
C) Utility software
D) Programming language
Answer: B) System software
6. Which of the following is not system software?
A) Compiler
B) OS
C) Antivirus
D) Excel
Answer: D) Excel
7. Antivirus is a type of:
A) Application software
B) System software
C) Hardware
D) Input device
Answer: B) System software
8. Which software controls hardware?
A) Application software
B) System software
C) Utility software
D) Browser
Answer: B) System software
9. Example of utility software:
A) Word
B) Excel
C) Antivirus
D) PowerPoint
Answer: C) Antivirus
10. Which is a programming language?
A) Windows
B) Linux
C) C
D) Excel
Answer: C) C
11. Compiler converts:
A) Machine to high-level
B) High-level to machine
C) Assembly to high-level
D) Binary to decimal
Answer: B) High-level to machine
12. Interpreter works:
A) Whole program
B) Line by line
C) Randomly
D) None
Answer: B) Line by line
13. Which is not an application software?
A) Browser
B) Media player
C) OS
D) MS Word
Answer: C) OS
14. Linux is:
A) Application
B) OS
C) Utility
D) Driver
Answer: B) OS
15. Software is developed using:
A) Hardware
B) Programming
C) Electricity
D) Machine
Answer: B) Programming
16. Which is customized software?
A) MS Word
B) Bank software
C) Excel
D) Browser
Answer: B) Bank software
17. Free software with source code is:
A) Proprietary
B) Open source
C) Shareware
D) Freeware
Answer: B) Open source
18. Paid software is:
A) Freeware
B) Shareware
C) Proprietary
D) Open source
Answer: C) Proprietary
19. Shareware is:
A) Free forever
B) Trial version
C) Paid only
D) Hardware
Answer: B) Trial version
20. Which manages memory?
A) OS
B) Word
C) Excel
D) Browser
Answer: A) OS
21. Which manages files?
A) OS
B) PowerPoint
C) Excel
D) Paint
Answer: A) OS
22. Device driver is used for:
A) Input
B) Output
C) Hardware communication
D) Storage
Answer: C) Hardware communication
23. Example of browser:
A) Chrome
B) Word
C) Excel
D) Paint
Answer: A) Chrome
24. Which is not utility software?
A) Antivirus
B) Disk cleanup
C) Backup
D) Word
Answer: D) Word
25. Machine language uses:
A) English
B) Binary
C) Hindi
D) Symbols
Answer: B) Binary
26. Assembly language uses:
A) Binary
B) Symbols
C) English
D) Numbers
Answer: B) Symbols
27. High-level language is:
A) Binary
B) C++
C) Assembly
D) Machine
Answer: B) C++
28. Software does not:
A) Work
B) Execute
C) Wear out
D) Update
Answer: C) Wear out
29. Software can be:
A) Touched
B) Seen only
C) Modified
D) Broken physically
Answer: C) Modified
30. Example of OS:
A) Excel
B) Linux
C) Word
D) Paint
Answer: B) Linux
31. Software is stored in:
A) CPU
B) Memory
C) Keyboard
D) Mouse
Answer: B) Memory
32. Which is application software?
A) Word
B) OS
C) Driver
D) Compiler
Answer: A) Word
33. Which is system software?
A) Excel
B) Word
C) OS
D) Paint
Answer: C) OS
34. Testing is used to:
A) Develop
B) Check errors
C) Design
D) Code
Answer: B) Check errors
35. SDLC stands for:
A) Software Design Life Cycle
B) Software Development Life Cycle
C) System Development Life Cycle
D) Software Data Life Cycle
Answer: B) Software Development Life Cycle
36. First step of SDLC:
A) Coding
B) Testing
C) Requirement
D) Maintenance
Answer: C) Requirement
37. Last step of SDLC:
A) Design
B) Coding
C) Testing
D) Maintenance
Answer: D) Maintenance
38. Debugging means:
A) Coding
B) Error fixing
C) Designing
D) Testing
Answer: B) Error fixing
39. Software engineering deals with:
A) Hardware
B) Software development
C) Input devices
D) Output devices
Answer: B) Software development
40. Virus is:
A) Hardware
B) Software threat
C) Input device
D) Output
Answer: B) Software threat
41. Firewall is used for:
A) Speed
B) Security
C) Storage
D) Input
Answer: B) Security
42. Update improves:
A) Size
B) Security
C) Color
D) Shape
Answer: B) Security
43. Media player is:
A) System software
B) Application software
C) Driver
D) OS
Answer: B) Application software
44. Excel is used for:
A) Typing
B) Calculation
C) Drawing
D) Browsing
Answer: B) Calculation
45. PowerPoint is used for:
A) Typing
B) Calculation
C) Presentation
D) Browsing
Answer: C) Presentation
46. Word is used for:
A) Typing
B) Calculation
C) Drawing
D) Gaming
Answer: A) Typing
47. Software makes computer:
A) Heavy
B) Intelligent
C) Faster physically
D) Bigger
Answer: B) Intelligent
48. Software errors are called:
A) Bugs
B) Viruses
C) Drivers
D) Files
Answer: A) Bugs
49. Which is open source?
A) Windows
B) Linux
C) MS Office
D) Excel
Answer: B) Linux
50. Software is essential for:
A) Hardware only
B) Computer working
C) Electricity
D) Network only
Answer: B) Computer working