Computer Software MCQs
Practice Computer Software MCQs covering system software, application software, utility software and firmware with answers and detailed explanations.
Question #21
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Which software acts as an interface between the user and the computer hardware?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The operating system provides a user interface and manages hardware resources.
The operating system provides a user interface and manages hardware resources.
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Question #22
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What is shareware?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Shareware is distributed for free on a trial basis, often with limited features, and requires payment for full use.
Shareware is distributed for free on a trial basis, often with limited features, and requires payment for full use.
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Question #23
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Which of the following is a programming tool?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Visual Studio is an IDE (Integrated Development Environment) used for programming.
Visual Studio is an IDE (Integrated Development Environment) used for programming.
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Question #24
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What is the main characteristic of system software?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
System software is required to run the computer and support application software.
System software is required to run the computer and support application software.
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Question #25
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Which utility software is used to clean unnecessary files from the disk?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Disk Cleanup removes temporary and unnecessary files to free up storage space.
Disk Cleanup removes temporary and unnecessary files to free up storage space.
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Question #26
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What is the difference between a compiler and an interpreter?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Compilers translate the entire program at once, while interpreters translate and execute line by line.
Compilers translate the entire program at once, while interpreters translate and execute line by line.
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Question #27
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Which of the following is a type of application software?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Word processors are application software used for text editing.
Word processors are application software used for text editing.
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Question #28
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What is a bootloader?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
A bootloader is a system program that initializes hardware and loads the operating system into RAM.
A bootloader is a system program that initializes hardware and loads the operating system into RAM.
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Question #29
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Which of the following is an example of system utility software?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Task Manager is a system utility that monitors and manages running processes and performance.
Task Manager is a system utility that monitors and manages running processes and performance.
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Question #30
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What is the purpose of a firewall?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
A firewall is a network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing traffic.
A firewall is a network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing traffic.
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