Computer Software MCQs
Practice Computer Software MCQs covering system software, application software, utility software and firmware with answers and detailed explanations.
Question #11
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Which of the following is an example of a closed-source operating system?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Windows 10 is proprietary closed-source software, while Linux and Ubuntu are open-source.
Windows 10 is proprietary closed-source software, while Linux and Ubuntu are open-source.
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Question #12
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What is the purpose of a device driver?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
A device driver is system software that enables the OS to interact with specific hardware peripherals.
A device driver is system software that enables the OS to interact with specific hardware peripherals.
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Question #13
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Which software is used to compress files into a smaller size?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
File archivers like WinRAR or 7-Zip compress files to reduce storage space and facilitate transfer.
File archivers like WinRAR or 7-Zip compress files to reduce storage space and facilitate transfer.
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Question #14
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What type of software is Microsoft Excel?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet application software used for data analysis and calculations.
Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet application software used for data analysis and calculations.
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Question #15
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Which of the following is a type of system software that manages storage?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The file system is part of the OS that organizes and manages data storage.
The file system is part of the OS that organizes and manages data storage.
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Question #16
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What is freeware?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Freeware is copyrighted software offered for free, but the source code is not available.
Freeware is copyrighted software offered for free, but the source code is not available.
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Question #17
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Which utility software is used to create a copy of data for safety?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Backup software creates copies of files to prevent data loss in case of failure.
Backup software creates copies of files to prevent data loss in case of failure.
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Question #18
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What is an interpreter?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
An interpreter translates and executes high-level code line by line, unlike a compiler.
An interpreter translates and executes high-level code line by line, unlike a compiler.
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Question #19
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Which of the following is an example of a mobile operating system?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Android is a mobile operating system, while Windows, macOS, and Ubuntu are desktop OSes.
Android is a mobile operating system, while Windows, macOS, and Ubuntu are desktop OSes.
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Question #20
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What does OSS stand for in software context?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
OSS stands for Open Source Software, where the source code is available for modification.
OSS stands for Open Source Software, where the source code is available for modification.
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