Software and Applications for Year 2 Computing: Interactive Quizzes

Question 1

Which of these is a software application that you can use on a computer?

Accepted Answer

Internet browser

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Computer case

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Printer

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Power supply

Question 2

Which of these is a function of a web browser?

Accepted Answer

Accessing websites on the internet

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Receiving and sending emails

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Drawing and painting images

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Creating and editing spreadsheets

Question 3

Which of these is NOT a type of operating system?

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Microsoft Word

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macOS

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Linux

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Windows

Question 4

What is the main purpose of an anti-virus software?

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Protecting your computer from viruses

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Accessing the internet

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Creating and editing documents

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Speeding up your computer

Question 5

Which of these is a good practice when using a computer?

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Keeping your software up to date

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Downloading files from unknown sources

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Clicking on suspicious links in emails

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Sharing your passwords with strangers

Question 6

Which type of software is used to run other programs on a computer?

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System software

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Application software

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Programming software

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Database software

Question 7

What is the purpose of a word processor?

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To create and edit text documents

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To run other software

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To store data

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To design websites

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a common application software?

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Operating system

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Web browser

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Spreadsheet

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Database

Question 9

What software do we use to create colorful pictures and designs on computers?

Accepted Answer

Paint

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Internet

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PowerPoint

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Write

Question 10

Which of these describes software?

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A set of instructions that guide a computer

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The physical parts of a computer

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A program to do a particular job

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A place where data is stored

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a type of software?

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Hardware

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Operating system

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Application software

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Firmware

Question 12

What does an operating system do?

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Manages the computer's hardware and software

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Creates and changes documents

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Provides entertainment

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Connects to the internet

Question 13

Which of these is an example of application software?

Accepted Answer

MS Word

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Windows

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A printer

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A mouse

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of software?

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Makes us less efficient

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Helps us do more

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Makes it easier to connect

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Improves learning

Question 15

What do software developers do?

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Design, create, and maintain software

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Fix computer hardware

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Help people with their software

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Manage computer networks

Question 16

What makes a software application good?

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Easy to use, reliable, and quick

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Difficult to use, lots of features, expensive

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Uses little memory, few features, unsafe

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Slow, buggy, and not updated

Question 17

In what ways can software affect our lives?

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Improves communication, automates tasks, helps us learn

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Reduces socializing, is addictive, harms the environment

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Only provides games

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Has no impact on our lives

Question 18

Which of the following is a type of software?

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A set of instructions that tells a computer what to do

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A physical device like a computer

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A network that connects computers

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A person who uses a computer

Question 19

What is the main job of an operating system?

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To manage the computer's hardware and software

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To create documents and presentations

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To browse the Internet

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To play games

Question 20

Which of these is used to write letters and reports?

Accepted Answer

Word processor

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Spreadsheet

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Presentation software

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Database

Question 21

Which of these is an application that helps us create presentations?

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Presentation software

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Word processor

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Spreadsheet

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Game

Question 22

Which of these is NOT a reason to use software?

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To make things more complicated

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To make things easier and faster

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To make things more accurate

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To save money

Question 23

What is the purpose of a user interface in software?

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To allow users to interact with the software

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To store data

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To process data

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To control hardware

Question 24

What is software? (Year 2)

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Instructions that tell a computer what to do

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A computer itself

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A game you play

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A box that stores things

Question 25

Which of these is NOT a type of software?

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The computer's screen

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Computer's operating system

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Apps you use on your phone or tablet

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Programs that help you do work or play games

Question 26

What is the difference between a program and an application?

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A program is a set of instructions, while an application uses those instructions to do a specific task

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A program is a type of software, while an application is a type of hardware

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There is no difference between a program and an application

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A program is used for work, while an application is used for fun

Question 27

What kind of software do we use to write and print letters or stories?

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Word processor

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Web browser

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Spreadsheet

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Email program

Question 28

Which of these is NOT an advantage of using software?

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Is always free

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Makes tasks easier

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Saves time

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Can do tasks automatically

Question 29

What is the job of an operating system?

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To control the computer's hardware and software

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To show you what's on the screen

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To run programs

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To store your files

Question 30

What's the difference between a program and an app?

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A program is a set of instructions, while an app has a screen you can interact with

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An app is a set of instructions, while a program has a screen you can interact with

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There is no difference between a program and an app

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A program is a type of app

Question 31

What do we use a spreadsheet program for?

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To keep track of information in rows and columns

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To write letters

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To search the internet

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To send emails

Question 32

Which software do you use at school to type your writing assignments?

Accepted Answer

Microsoft Word

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Adobe Photoshop

Question 33

Which of these is NOT a kind of software?

Accepted Answer

Hardware

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Operating System

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Application Software

Question 34

What does an Operating System do?

Accepted Answer

Manages computer hardware and software

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Lets you browse the internet

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Lets you play games

Question 35

Which of the following is an Application Software?

Accepted Answer

Microsoft Word

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Windows 10

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Computer Mouse

Question 36

What does a web browser do?

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Lets you visit websites on the internet

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Lets you make documents

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Lets you play music

Question 37

Which software do you use to make presentations?

Accepted Answer

Microsoft PowerPoint

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Google Chrome

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Adobe Photoshop

Question 38

What does 'interface' mean in computing?

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The way you use software

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The physical parts of a computer

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The coding language used to make software

Question 39

Which of the following software helps us write documents?

Accepted Answer

Word processor

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Operating system

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Database manager

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Web browser

Question 40

What is an everyday use of an application software?

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Playing games

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Storing data permanently

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Booting up the computer

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Creating databases

Question 41

What is the main function of an operating system?

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Manages the computer's resources.

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Plays music and videos

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Stores and retrieves data

Question 42

Which of these is NOT an advantage of using software?

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Makes our tasks more difficult.

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Enhances accuracy

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Saves time

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Improves efficiency

Question 43

What is a web browser used for?

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To view websites on the internet.

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To play games

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To create spreadsheets

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To write and edit documents

Question 44

What is spreadsheet software mainly used for?

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Organizing and calculating data

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Designing graphics

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Creating presentations

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Writing stories

Question 45

What is the main difference between hardware and software?

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Hardware is physical, while software is a set of instructions.

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Both hardware and software are physical.

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Software is hardware, and hardware is software.

Question 46

Which of the following is a collaboration software?

Accepted Answer

Google Docs

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Microsoft Word

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Minecraft

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Adobe Photoshop