Software, Unit 3 Quiz Review

Hannah is an architect who designs buildings and bridges. Which of the following specialized software does she most likely use?

• computer-aided manufacturing

• 3D printer

• computer-aided design

• 3D animation

Carlos creates designs to automate mechanical processes. Which of the following types of specialized software would he most likely use?

• computer-aided manufacturing

• 3D modeling

• computer-aided design

• 3D animation

Microsoft Office is a type of ____ software, meaning users must purchase it, and cannot make changes to the code or access it in any way unless they want to face prosecution.

• open-source

• proprietary

• even-source

• branded

One can type research papers in Microsoft Word. Which of the following software types would this fall under?

• operating system

• system software

• entertainment software

• productivity software

Which operating system was the first to include a graphical user interface (GUI)?

• MacOS

• Linux

• Chrome OS

• Windows

Which of the following software types is the operating system?

• application software
• system software
• entertainment software
• productivity software

Which operating system aspect allows a user to use their fingers to scroll and select things right on the screen?

• disk operations

• graphical user interface

• hardware drivers

• application software

Which of the following types of specialized software would someone creating games most likely use?

• computer-aided manufacturing
• 3D printing
• computer-aided design
• 3D animation

After building a computer, what programs and instructions would one most likely need to finish the process and actually run the new computer?

• software
• hardware
• peripherals
• extension cards

Which of the following is an open-source operating system and can be found in devices such as a smartwatch or smart fridge?

• MacOS

• Linux

• Chrome OS

• Windows