MODULE 4 BASIC SOFTWARE
Dr. Cao Van Kien
Faculty of Information Technology, Nguyen Tat Thanh University
Introduction to MODULE 4: BASIC SOFTWARE
• In this module, students will learn about essential software types,
including operating systems, utilities, and application software.
• The lesson is organized through 40 multiple-choice questions,
designed to provide a solid foundation in understanding how
software functions within a computer system and its role in
everyday computing tasks.
BASIC SOFTWARE
1. What is the primary function of word processing
software?
A. Creating and editing B. Creating and editing
spreadsheets text documents
C. Creating and editing
D. Managing databases
presentations
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2. Which feature of word processing software allows you
to change the appearance of text, such as font, size, and
color?
A. Spell check B. Formatting
C. Printing D. Page layout
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3. What is the purpose of a spell check feature in word
processing software?
A. To create charts and B. To check and correct
graphs spelling errors in a document
D. To calculate
C. To design presentations
mathematical formulas
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4. Which type of software allows you to insert and
format images, shapes, and diagrams within a
document?
A. Spreadsheet software B. Presentation software
C. Word processing
D. Database software
software
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5. What is the primary function of a table of contents
feature in word processing software?
A. To create mathematical B. To generate an index of
formulas keywords
C. To provide an organized list of
D. To design presentations
document sections and headings
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6. What is the primary function of spreadsheet
software?
A. Creating and editing text B. Creating and editing
documents images and graphics
C. Creating and managing
D. Designing presentations
numerical data and calculations
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7. In spreadsheet software, what do you call the
intersection of a row and a column where data is
entered?
A. Cell B. Block
C. Table D. Formula
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8. What type of data can be represented in a spreadsheet
cell?
A. Text B. Images
C. Videos D. All of the above
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9. Which feature in spreadsheet software is used for
performing calculations based on cell values?
A. Sort B. Filter
C. Formula D. Chart
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10. What is the primary function of a chart or graph in
spreadsheet software?
A. To create tables of data B. To perform calculations
C. To display data visually
for better understanding D. To edit text documents
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11. What is the primary function of presentation
software?
A. Creating and editing text B. Creating and editing
documents images and graphics
C. Designing and delivering D. Managing numerical
visual presentations data and calculations
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12. Which feature allows you to organize and sequence
slides in a presentation?
A. Slide sorter B. Spell check
C. Slide transition D. Word art
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13. What is the purpose of slide transitions in
presentation software?
B. To add animations to
A. To organize slides
text and objects
C. To create charts and D. To change the layout of
graphs slides
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14. Which feature in presentation software allows you to
add visual effects and animations to text and objects?
A. Slide sorter B. Spell check
C. Slide transition D. Animation effects
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15. What is the purpose of speaker notes in presentation
software?
A. To create charts and B. To provide additional
graphs information or cues to the
presenter
D. To design visual
C. To organize slides
elements
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16. Which software category is best suited for creating a
budget with numerical calculations?
A. Word processing
software B. Spreadsheet software
C. Presentation software D. Database software
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17. Which software is commonly used for designing
business reports and proposals with text and graphics?
A. Word processing
software B. Spreadsheet software
C. Presentation software D. Video editing software
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18. What software is suitable for creating a visual slide
show to accompany a speech or lecture?
A. Word processing
B. Spreadsheet software
software
D. Graphics design
C. Presentation software
software
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19. Which software type is used for creating and
managing a list of contacts and their details?
A. Word processing
B. Spreadsheet software
software
D. Contact management
C. Presentation software
software
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20. What software is commonly used for designing and
printing labels and envelopes?
A. Word processing
software B. Spreadsheet software
C. Presentation software D. Label design software
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21. What is the term for a predefined document
template in word processing software that helps users
create documents with a consistent format?
A.Style B. Theme
C. Template D. Font
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22. Which function in spreadsheet software allows you
to find the highest value in a range of cells?
A. MAX B. MIN
C. SUM D. AVERAGE
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23. What is the term for a collection of slides in a
presentation software file?
A. Document B. Worksheet
C. Workbook D. Presentation
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24. Which software type is commonly used for managing
and organizing personal or business appointments and
schedules?
A. Word processing
B. Spreadsheet software
software
C. Presentation software D. Calendar software
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25. What software category is best suited for creating a
visual representation of data, such as charts and
graphs?
A. Word processing
B. Spreadsheet software
software
D. Graphics design
C. Presentation software
software
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26. What is the term for a list of references or sources
used in a document created using word processing
software?
A. Index B. Bibliography
C. Table of Contents D. Appendix
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27. Which feature in word processing software allows
you to automatically generate page numbers in a
document?
A. Spell check B. Page layout
C. Header and footer D. Thesaurus
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28. We need to have __________ to read PDF files.
A. Adobe Acrobat designer B. Adobe script
C. Adobe Acrobat Reader D. Adobe Acrobat Writer
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29. What is the term for a single entry or set of data in a
database?
A. Search B. File
C. Field D. Typeface
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30. Choose the correct connector to complete the
sentence: "I enjoy using graphic design software
_________ it allows me to create stunning visuals."
A. so B. but
C. because D. however
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31. Which of the following connectors is used to show
contrast?
A. and B. because
C. however D. therefore
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32. What does Database software primarily allow users
to do?
A. Edit and format text C. Create pie charts and
documents graphs
B. Store and manage large
D. Analyze and interpret
amounts of structured data
numerical data
for easy retrieval
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33. Information in entered on a database via
__________.
A. tables B. records
C. fields D. databases
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34. Some companies have several computers sharing a
data via a_______.
A. web B. telephone
C. query D. network
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35. What is the purpose of the 'clipboard' in a
computing context?
A. To store files B. To provide a list of
permanently running applications
C. To temporarily store D. To display system
copied or cut data notifications
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36. Each field holds a__________ piece of information
A. unseparated B. complex
C. separate D. complete
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37. Which software is best suited for organizing and
analyzing numerical data in rows & columns using
formulas and charts?
A. Word Processing B. Databases
C. Spreadsheets D. Graphics Design
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38. Schools use word processors to write letters, and
databases to keep __________ of students and teachers.
A. touch B. healthy
C. records D. letters
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39. _________ consists of three elements: typeface, type
style and type size.
A. An insert B. An alignment
C. A font D. An icon
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40. In word processing software, what is the term for a
predefined set of formatting settings, such as font, size,
and color?
A. Template B. Style
C. Layout D. Theme
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