Chapter-3: Software
Objective Questions (1 Mark )
1 Operating System is an example of
a) System software b) Utility program c) Application software d) None of the above
2 _________ is a software that can be freely downloaded and even distributed to others.
a) Open source software b) Liteware c) Shareware d) Freeware
3 Word processing and desktop publishing are the examples of
a) Hardware b) Software c) CPU d) None of these
4 An antivirus software is an example of __________
a) System software b) Pirated software c) Freeware d) Utility software
5 ___________________ is designed to solve a specific problem or to do a specific task.
a) System software b) Utility software c) User d) Application software
6 Which of the following is not an example of system software?
a) Language Translator b) Utility Software c) Communication Software d) Word Processors
7 A general purpose software is a type of ______________
a) System software b) Database software c) Package software d) Application software
Assertion and Reason Based questions ( 1 Mark )
1 Assertion: Windows 10 is system software.
Reason: The software that protects a computer system from computer virus is system software
Ans - A is True but R is False.
2 Assertion: Not all types of software are system software.
Reason: Application software is designed to carry out operations for a specific application.
Ans - Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation for A
3 Assertion: Software designed for a bank will work only for the account holders of that bank.
Reason: Customized software is tailor made software according to user requirements.
Ans - Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation for A
4 Assertion: System software is also called as a manager.
Reason: Utility software assists the computer in maintaining it’s performance.
Ans - Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation for A
Short Knowledge/Understanding/Application Based Questions (2 Marks)
1 What are the two main categories of system software?
Ans: The two main categories of system software are:
a) Operating system- It is a program which acts as an interface between the user and the
hardware.
b) Device Drivers- purpose of a device driver is to ensure proper functioning of a particular device.
2 What is the difference between system software and application software.
System Software Application software
System software is mainly designed for Application softwareis mainly designed to
managing system resources. accomplish tasks for specific purposes.
Programming of system software is complex. Programming of application software is
comparatively easy.
A computer cannot run without system A computer can easily run without an
software. application software.
System software do not depend on application Application software do depend on system
software. software.
3 What is the difference between customized software and generic software.
Customized software Generic software
Designed for a specific user’s or organization’s Designed for a broad range of users with
needs. general needs.
Specific maintenance and support required. Standard maintenance and support required.
Longer development time required to meet all Shorter development time required.
the needs.