A series of instructions that tells the computer hardware what to do and how to do it

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A series of instructions that tells the computer hardware what to do and how to do it

Do you consider yourself a tech geek? Then, play this computer software quiz that comprises questions in the true or false format. Software in a computer comprises the set of defined instructions, programs (or programming codes), and procedures that tell a computer how to work. It is of mainly three types: system, utility, and application software. So, how much do you know about different computer software? Check your knowledge with this quiz given below. All the best, techie!


  • 1. 

    Microsoft Word is an example of utility software.

    • A. 

      True

    • B. 

      False

  • 2. 

    Programs that make your computer run better are considered to be operating system programs.

    • A. 

      True

    • B. 

      False

  • 3. 

    Application software consist of programs that perform specific tasks for users. Examples include Microsoft Word, Internet Explorer, and Microtype 5.

    • A. 

      True

    • B. 

      False

  • 4. 

    Software is available to help you with all kinds of tasks.  

    • A. 

      True

    • B. 

      False

  • 5. 

    Software is a series of instructions that tells the computer hardware what to do and how to do it.

    • A. 

      True

    • B. 

      False

  • 6. 

    The operating system is a set programs that coordinate all the activities among all hardware devices.

    • A. 

      True

    • B. 

      False

  • 7. 

    Utility software is system software designed to help analyze, configure, optimize or maintain a computer.

    • A. 

      True

    • B. 

      False

  • 8. 

    Application software focuses on how the computer operates.

    • A. 

      True

    • B. 

      False

  • 9. 

    Utility software is generally used by people with an advanced level of computer knowledge.

    • A. 

      True

    • B. 

      False

  • 10. 

    Is Microsoft Windows an application software?

    • A. 

      True

    • B. 

      False

Do you consider yourself a tech geek? Then, play this computer software quiz that comprises questions in the true or false format. Software in a computer comprises the set of defined instructions, programs (or programming...

Questions: 10  |  Attempts: 15441   |  Last updated: Mar 22, 2022

  • Sample Question

    Microsoft Word is an example of utility software.

    A series of instructions that tells the computer hardware what to do and how to do it

    True

    A series of instructions that tells the computer hardware what to do and how to do it

    False

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  • Sample Question

    Which color mode does a computer monitor use, and which does a printer use?

    A series of instructions that tells the computer hardware what to do and how to do it

    Monitor uses RGB, and the printer uses CMYK.

    A series of instructions that tells the computer hardware what to do and how to do it

    Monitor uses RGB, and the printer uses RGB.

    A series of instructions that tells the computer hardware what to do and how to do it

    Monitor uses CYMK, and the printer uses RGB.

    A series of instructions that tells the computer hardware what to do and how to do it

    Monitor uses CYMK, and the printer uses Grayscale.

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What is the name for a set of instructions that tells a computer how do you handle information group of answer choices software RAM CPU hardware?

Software – a set of instructions or programs that tells a computer what to do or how to perform a specific task (computer software runs on hardware). Main types of software – systems software and application software.

What do you call computer instructions?

A program is a set of instructions that a computer can run.

What is a set of instructions for hardware?

Hardware of computer consists of physical components, Software is a set(s) of programmes which is used to work with such hardware, a coded set of instructions stored in the form of circuits is called firmware.