Software Essentials QuizOnline version Test your software knowledge. by Murodbek Saporov 1 What is software? a A computer virus b A computer maintenance tool c Sets of programs and data that run on a computer d A type of hardware component 2 Which is an example of system software? a Text editor b Database application c Browser d Operating system 3 What does a compiler do? a Formats code for readability b Deletes unused code c Runs the program directly d Translates source code to executable code 4 Which of the following is a version control system? a SQL Server b Docker c Git d Kubernetes 5 What is an integrated development environment (IDE)? a A software suite for writing, testing, and debugging code b A database server c A hardware device for compiling d A browser extension 6 What is the primary purpose of application software? a Control the network b Manage computer hardware c Run the operating system d Help users perform specific tasks 7 Which software category manages hardware and resources? a System software b Middleware c Utility software d Application software 8 What is open-source software? a Software with source code that can be inspected and modified b Software that never updates c Software locked from modification d Only freeware games 9 Which is a characteristic of cloud software? a Requires no internet b Runs only on local servers c Installed on every device d accessed over the internet and hosted remotely 10 What is software testing? a Process to find defects before release b Installing the OS c Writing user manuals d Designing hardware
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