
Y9 : AFL : System Software vs Application Software
Quiz by Teran Subasinghe
Feel free to use or edit a copy
includes Teacher and Student dashboards
Measure skillsfrom any curriculum
Measure skills
from any curriculum
Tag the questions with any skills you have. Your dashboard will track each student's mastery of each skill.
With a free account, teachers can
- edit the questions
- save a copy for later
- start a class game
- automatically assign follow-up activities based on students’ scores
- assign as homework
- share a link with colleagues
- print as a bubble sheet
15 questions
Show answers
- Q1What is the main function of system software?To create and run user-specific applicationsTo manage hardware resources and provide a platform for application softwareTo protect against malware and virusesTo provide internet connectivity30s
- Q2Which of the following is an example of application software?BIOSMicrosoft WordLinuxWindows30s
- Q3Which of the following best describes system software?Software that is only used for gamingSoftware that allows users to perform tasks like editing photosSoftware that is not necessary for computer operationSoftware that directly interacts with computer hardware30s
- Q4What is a common function of application software?To update device driversTo operate the system's core functionsTo help users perform specific tasksTo manage computer hardware30s
- Q5Which of the following is not a characteristic of system software?It manages hardware resourcesIt is primarily designed for user interactionIt includes operating systemsIt provides a platform for application software30s
- Q6Which of the following is a key difference between system software and application software?System software is user-friendly, while application software is notSystem software is installed last, while application software is installed firstSystem software controls hardware, while application software performs specific user tasksSystem software can only be used on desktops, while application software can be used on smartphones30s
- Q7Which of the following can be classified as system software?Photo Editing SoftwareOperating SystemWeb BrowserMedia Player30s
- Q8What type of software would be best suited for creating a presentation?FirmwareSystem softwareApplication softwareUtility software30s
- Q9Which of the following describes the primary role of utility software?To manage hardware resourcesTo provide a user interface for applicationsTo perform maintenance tasks on a computerTo create documents and spreadsheets30s
- Q10Which of the following is an example of system software?Microsoft ExcelLinuxGoogle ChromeAdobe Photoshop30s
- Q11Which type of software is primarily responsible for managing hardware and system resources?Driver SoftwareSystem SoftwareUtility SoftwareApplication Software30s
- Q12What is the main purpose of system software?To provide specific user applicationsTo manage and control hardware componentsTo create documents and spreadsheetsTo enhance multimedia capabilities30s
- Q13Which of the following best describes application software?Software that enables network communicationSoftware that provides system maintenanceSoftware designed for specific tasks or functions for usersSoftware that manages hardware operations30s
- Q14Which of the following is NOT a type of system software?Operating SystemDevice DriverFirmwareSpreadsheet Program30s
- Q15Which is an example of system software?Google ChromeLinux Operating SystemMicrosoft ExcelAdobe Photoshop30s