Computer Software and Information Systems Quiz

Challenge yourself with questions on system software, programming languages, version control, and more in this software engineering quiz.

#1

Which of the following is an example of system software?

Microsoft Word
Adobe Photoshop
Windows Operating System
Google Chrome
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#2

What is the primary function of an operating system?

To create documents and presentations
To manage hardware resources
To design graphics
To play video games
#3

What does the acronym 'GUI' stand for in computing?

Graphical User Interface
General Utility Interface
Global User Interaction
Grouped User Interface
#4

Which software is used to create and edit code files?

IDE (Integrated Development Environment)
Adobe Illustrator
Microsoft Excel
Adobe Premiere Pro
#5

What is the function of an antivirus software?

To optimize computer performance
To prevent unauthorized access to data
To detect and remove malicious software
To create and edit documents
#6

Which programming language is used for creating web pages?

Java
C++
HTML
Python
#7

What is the purpose of SQL?

To create web pages
To manage databases
To design graphics
To play video games
#8

What is the purpose of a compiler in programming?

To convert high-level code to machine code
To execute code line by line
To debug code errors
To design user interfaces
#9

Which of the following is NOT a type of computer network?

LAN (Local Area Network)
WAN (Wide Area Network)
MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)
VPN (Virtual Private Network)
#10

What is the purpose of a database management system (DBMS)?

To create animations
To manage and organize data
To develop websites
To play video games
#11

Which of the following is an example of an object-oriented programming language?

C
COBOL
Fortran
Java
#12

What is the purpose of version control software like Git?

To manage and track changes in files
To edit images and graphics
To create animations
To compose music
#13

What is the purpose of a firewall in a computer system?

To filter spam emails
To create 3D models
To prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network
To design user interfaces
#14

Which of the following is an example of a command-line interface (CLI) operating system?

Windows
MacOS
Linux
iOS
#15

What is the purpose of virtualization software?

To create virtual reality environments
To emulate different computer hardware within a single system
To edit images and graphics
To compose music

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