IGCSE ICT 0417 – Hardware & Software Quiz

What is the main function of software in a computer system?

• To store data permanently

• To provide electricity to the hardware

• To give instructions to hardware and control processing

• To connect hardware devices physically

Which of the following is an example of application software?

• Device driver

• Word processor

• Disk defragmenter

• Compiler

Which type of software enables the user to perform specific tasks like creating documents or managing databases?

• System software

• Application software

• Device drivers

• Utilities

Which type of software manages hardware and allows communication between the user and the computer system?

• Operating System

• Database software

• Spreadsheet software

• Antivirus

Which of the following is system software?

• Spreadsheet

• Database

• Compiler

• Word processor

A program that translates high-level programming language into machine code is called:

• Interpreter

• Compiler

• Linker

• Driver

Which software is designed to optimize and maintain the computer’s performance (e.g., antivirus, disk cleanup)?

• Application software

• Utilities

• Device drivers

• Operating system

What is the main purpose of a device driver?

• To create new applications

• To allow hardware to work with the operating system

• To translate machine code into high-level code

• To store files permanently

Custom-made (specialist) software is developed to:

• Perform general office tasks

• Carry out tasks specific to one user or organization

• Manage the computer’s memory

• Provide virus protection

Which of the following pairs are both examples of system software?

• Spreadsheet and Database

• Compiler and Linker

• Antivirus and Word Processor

• Presentation software and Operating System