Here we have 50 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) focused on Basics of Types of software, along with answers and explanations.

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1. Which type of software provides a user-friendly interface for interacting with the computer's hardware and applications?

  • Device driver
  • Operating system
  • Database management system
  • Antivirus software

2. What is the purpose of device drivers in system software?

  • To provide antivirus protection
  • To manage files and directories
  • To facilitate communication with hardware devices
  • To create and edit documents

3. Which type of software is responsible for protecting a computer system from malicious software and threats?

  • Operating system
  • Word processing software
  • Antivirus software
  • Database management system

4. Which type of software includes applications like Microsoft Word and Adobe Photoshop?

  • System software
  • Operating system
  • Utility software
  • Application software

5. What is the primary function of utility software as part of system software?

  • Word processing
  • Virus scanning
  • Managing hardware resources
  • Web browsing

6. Which type of software is responsible for managing and organizing data in a structured manner?

  • Operating system
  • Database management system
  • Antivirus software
  • Web browser

7. What is the primary purpose of a web browser as application software?

  • To edit documents
  • To manage hardware resources
  • To facilitate internet communication and access web content
  • To create graphics and multimedia content

8. Which type of software is responsible for creating, editing, and formatting documents?

  • Operating system
  • Database management system
  • Word processing software
  • Antivirus software

9. What is the primary function of system software updates and patches?

  • Creating new applications
  • Enhancing the user interface
  • Fixing software vulnerabilities and improving stability
  • Managing hardware resources
  • Windows
  • Linux
  • macOS
  • Android

11. What is the primary function of a spreadsheet software application?

  • Creating and editing images
  • Managing databases
  • Analyzing and manipulating numerical data
  • Browsing the internet

12. Which type of software is responsible for managing and controlling hardware peripherals such as printers and scanners?

  • Operating system
  • Database management system
  • Word processing software
  • Device driver

13. What is the primary function of email client software?

  • Creating and editing documents
  • Browsing the internet
  • Sending, receiving, and managing email messages
  • Playing multimedia content

14. Which of the following is an example of an operating system used on Apple Macintosh computers?

  • Windows
  • Linux
  • macOS
  • Android

15. What is the primary function of project

  • Editing images and multimedia content
  • Managing hardware resources
  • Planning, scheduling, and tracking projects and tasks
  • Web browsing

16. Which of the following is an example of an operating system used on smartphones and tablets?

  • Windows
  • Linux
  • macOS
  • Android

17. What is the primary function of a graphics design software application?

  • Managing hardware resources
  • Creating and editing text documents
  • Creating and editing images and multimedia content
  • Browsing the internet

18. Which type of software is responsible for managing user accounts, passwords, and access control on a computer system?

  • Antivirus software
  • Database management system
  • Operating system
  • Security software

19. What is the primary function of a video editing software application?

  • Creating and editing text documents
  • Managing hardware resources
  • Creating and editing video content
  • Browsing the internet

20. What is system software?

  • Software that helps manage and control computer hardware
  • Software designed for specific user tasks
  • Software used for creative design and multimedia
  • Software that facilitates communication on the internet

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

  • Word processing software
  • Web browser
  • Device driver
  • Video editing software

22. What is application software?

  • Software that helps manage and control computer hardware
  • Software designed for specific user tasks
  • Software used for creative design and multimedia
  • Software that facilitates communication on the internet

23. Which of the following is an example of application software?

  • Operating system
  • Database management system
  • Antivirus software
  • Device driver

24. What is the primary function of an operating system (OS) as system software?

  • Word processing
  • Web browsing
  • Managing hardware and software resources
  • Graphic design

25. Which system software is responsible for managing files and directories on a computer's storage devices?

  • Device driver
  • Operating system
  • Database management system
  • Antivirus software

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