Computer Software MCQs
Practice Computer Software MCQs covering system software, application software, utility software and firmware with answers and detailed explanations.
Question #31
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Which software is used for creating presentations?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
PowerPoint is application software used to create slide-based presentations.
PowerPoint is application software used to create slide-based presentations.
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Question #32
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What is the main advantage of open-source software?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Open-source software allows users to view, modify, and distribute the source code.
Open-source software allows users to view, modify, and distribute the source code.
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Question #33
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Which of the following is a utility software that reorganizes files on a disk?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Disk Defragmenter rearranges fragmented data to improve disk performance.
Disk Defragmenter rearranges fragmented data to improve disk performance.
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Question #34
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What type of software is a device driver?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Device drivers are system software that allow the OS to communicate with hardware.
Device drivers are system software that allow the OS to communicate with hardware.
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Question #35
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Which of the following is an example of proprietary software?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Windows 10 is proprietary software owned by Microsoft, not open-source.
Windows 10 is proprietary software owned by Microsoft, not open-source.
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Question #36
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What is the role of the scheduler in an OS?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The scheduler determines the order and time each process executes on the CPU.
The scheduler determines the order and time each process executes on the CPU.
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Question #37
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Which software is used to manage and organize data in a structured format?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
DBMS like MySQL or Oracle is application software for structured data storage and retrieval.
DBMS like MySQL or Oracle is application software for structured data storage and retrieval.
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Question #38
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What is the difference between system software and utility software?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
System software (OS) is essential for operation, while utilities provide additional maintenance functions.
System software (OS) is essential for operation, while utilities provide additional maintenance functions.
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Question #39
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Which of the following is a file management utility?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Windows Explorer (File Explorer) is a utility for browsing and managing files and folders.
Windows Explorer (File Explorer) is a utility for browsing and managing files and folders.
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Question #40
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What is the purpose of a linker?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
A linker resolves references between object files and creates a single executable program.
A linker resolves references between object files and creates a single executable program.
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