Each question in this quiz is timed.
What are the types of software that we use in computers and gadgets?
System software and operating system
Hardware and application software
System software and application software
Application software and hardware
What type of software contains instructions in coordinating the activities in a hardware device?
Command prompt
Operating system
Applications
Task manager
Once a computer unit is booted up, the operating system will start to do its job by telling the computer how to perform its functions. Which of the following is NOT a function of an operating system?
Process program instructions
Transfer data between devices and memory
Communicate with different installed softwares
Perform specific tasks like word processing and video recording.
What kind of operating system (OS) works on a desktop and notebook computer, and mobile device?
Embedded OS
Stand Alone OS
Emerging OS
Microsoft OS
What kind of operating system (OS) resides in an internal chip instead of being in a hard drive?
D. Microsoft OS
What kind of operating system (OS) has the potential to revolutionize computing process like Google's very own Chrome OS?
What is the most widely used and known operating system that already has different versions over the past years?
Windows
MAC OS X
Google Android
Linux
This operating system is only available for computers manufactured by Apple.
What operating system was developed by Research in Motion for a specific line of smartphones?
Blackberry OS
Application softwares help users perform specific tasks. Which of the following is NOT a purpose of an application software?
Create multimedia project
Run into the computer's memory
Process word documents
Facilitate communication
This feature of a word processing software allows users to easily locate characters, words or phrases in the document A. Allow word wraparound B. Search and replace C. Alignment D.
allow word wraparound
Search and replace
Alignment
Erase and insert text
This feature of a word processing software automatically marks phrases or sentences that are incorrect.
suggest words
search and replace
check and correct spelling
Check grammar and usage
What type of productivity software allows users to organize numeric data in rows and columns?
Word processing software
Electronic spreadsheet software
Graphics and multimedia software
Presentation software
What type of productivity software allows users to display information creatively using texts, audio, images and videos in a slideshow format?
word processing software
One limitation of using instructional game software is the confusion of game-rules between real life-rules. Which of the following best describe this situation?
The game cannot be implemented due to lack of resources
It is difficult to maintain balance between motivation and learning to avoid losing the value of education
It draws away attention of students from real purpose of learning
The students may face difficulty in transferring the skills learned through games to real life situations