Subject: Activity: Software quiz
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Activity: Software quiz

Multiple-choice exercise

(Adapted from the
Connecting Communities ICT Tools Training Pack Equipment Module)

A
printable version with the answers shown (software_quiz_fb.doc)
is provided in the Feedback folder within the Activities folder.

Choose the correct answer for each question.

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Software can be divided into two areas:

?    Network
software and security software

?    System
software and application software

?    Business
software and games software

What is the function of system software:

?    To
collect data

?    To
execute programs

?    To
maintain security

Application software is programs that are written
to:

?    Maintain
a backup copy of all the information

?    Do
a particular job such as editing or storing information

?    Help
someone who is applying for employment

What are some popular office-orientated software
applications:

?    Compilers,
interpreters, editors

?    Network
software, back-up systems

?    Word
processors, spreadsheets, databases, desktop publishing

To publish a magazine, which application would be
best:

?    Word
processing

?    Desktop
publishing

?    Spreadsheet

?    Presentation
graphics

A single application that combines the major features of
several types of applications is called:

?    Integrated
software

?    A
suite

?    A
combination package

?    High-end

OK

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