Question bank (Answer Scheme)

Subject: Computer Studies Class: VII Topic: Types of Software

Q. Choose the correct option:

1. Which of the following is an example of system software?

A) Microsoft Word
B) Google Chrome
C) Windows 10
D) Candy Crush

2. Which type of software is used to perform specific tasks for users?

A) System Software
B) Application Software
C) Firmware
D) Utility Software

3. What type of software helps to protect a computer against viruses and malware?
A) System Software
B) Antivirus Software
C) Application Software
D) Development Software

4. Which software would you use to create and edit text documents?
A) Microsoft Word
B) Windows 10
C) Adobe Illustrator
D) Google Chrome

5. Identify the software that manages computer hardware and software resources and provides
common services for computer programs.
A) Operating System
B) Utility Software
C) Application Software
D) Development Tools

6. Which type of software can be described as programs that perform maintenance tasks to ensure
the smooth operation of the computer?
A) Application Software
B) System Software
C) Utility Software
D) Firmware

7. What is the primary role of the operating system in a computer?

A) To run web browsers
B) To manage hardware and software resources
C) To provide internet connectivity
D) To create graphic designs
8. Which function of the operating system helps in managing the files and folders on a computer?
A) Memory Management
B) File Management
C) Process Management
D) Security Management

9. Which of the following functions is responsible for allocating and deallocating memory spaces to
programs in need?
A) File Management
B) Process Management
C) Memory Management
D) Device Management

10. What is the function of the operating system that handles the execution of processes?
A) Process Management
B) File Management
C) User Interface Management
D) Device Management

11. Which function of the operating system is involved in the coordination of tasks between software
and hardware?
A) Device Management
B) Application Management
C) Resource Allocation
D) Security Management

12. Which of the following is a function of a language processor?

A) Managing hardware resources
B) Translating high-level language to machine code
C) Providing internet connectivity
D) Managing files and folders

13. Which language processor translates the entire program into machine code before execution?
A) Assembler
B) Interpreter
C) Compiler
D) Linker

14. Which language processor translates one line of code at a time and executes it immediately?
A) Compiler
B) Assembler
C) Interpreter
D) Debugger

15. What is a common disadvantage of using an interpreter?

A) It is slower because it translates code line-by-line during execution
B) It produces an executable file
C) It can only translate assembly language
D) It cannot handle syntax errors

16. What is the primary purpose of file compression?

A) To increase file size
B) To reduce file size
C) To change file format
D) To improve file security
17. Which of the following is a commonly used file compression format?
A) .exe
B) .doc
C) .zip
D) .html

18. What is an advantage of using file compression?

A) Files become easier to edit
B) Files take up less storage space
C) Files become more complex
D) Files are protected from viruses

19. Which software can be used to compress files into a .zip format?
A) Microsoft Word
B) Adobe Photoshop
C) WinRAR
D) Google Chrome

20. Why might someone use file compression when sending an email attachment?
A) To change the file type
B) To encrypt the file
C) To reduce the file size for quicker transmission
D) To improve the file's quality

21. What is the main characteristic of free and open-source software (FOSS)?
A) It is always free of cost.
B) Its source code is available for anyone to view, modify, and distribute.
C) It is only available for Windows operating systems.
D) It requires a subscription fee.

22. Which of the following is an example of free and open-source software?

A) Microsoft Office
B) Adobe Photoshop
C) Linux
D) Google Chrome

23. What is proprietary software?

A) Software that is freely available for anyone to use and modify.
B) Software with source code that is privately owned and restricted.
C) Software that only works on Linux operating systems.
D) Software that has no license or copyright.

24. Which of the following is an example of proprietary software?

A) GIMP
B) Mozilla Firefox
C) Microsoft Windows
D) LibreOffice

25. What is software piracy?

A) Legal distribution of software
B) Illegal copying and distribution of software
C) Development of software
D) Buying software from authorized dealers

26. Which of the following is an example of intellectual property?

A) A company logo
B) A personal computer
 C) Office furniture
D) A manufacturing machine

27. What does a trademark protect?

A) The look and feel of a product
B) The unique symbols, names, and slogans used by a company
C) The technical design of a product
D) The content of books and articles

28. What is the purpose of a software patent?

A) To protect the visual design of software
B) To protect the unique functionality and processes of software
C) To protect the distribution rights of software
D) To prevent the use of software by unauthorized users

29. What does copyright law protect?

A) The distribution of software
B) The expression of ideas in tangible forms, such as books, music, and software
C) The name and logo of a company
D) The technical specifications of a product

30. Which term refers to the legal protection given to the creators of original works, like software,
music, and books?
A) Trademark
B) Patent
C) Copyright
D) License

31. Why is it important to have trademarks?

A) To make software expensive
B) To ensure that different companies can use the same logo
C) To help consumers identify the source of goods and services
D) To allow free use of company logos

32. Sam has designed a logo for his company. He wants to protect the logo so that no one can sell
products using his company’s logo. Identify the type of Intellectual Property Right(IPR) that would
help him do the same.​
A) Software Patent
B) Copyright
C) Trademark
D) Both (A) and (B)

33. Ishan wants to create a database to organize and store the data of all his customers. Which
software will he use for the same?
A) OpenOffice Impress
B) OpenOffice Writer
C) OpenOffice Calc
D) OpenOffice Base

34. Rahul has saved some important files on his computer. He is worried that if these files get
corrupted or accidently deleted, he might end up losing all data. Which software can he use to
create a copy of these files?
A) BackupPC
B) BullGuard
C) Duplicati
D) Both (i) and (iii)
Q. Answer the following questions:

1. You are given a software program that allows you to create presentations with slides, animations,
and speaker notes. What type of software is this?
Ans: Application Software - Presentation Software

2. Your computer keeps restarting unexpectedly. What type of software might help diagnose the
problem?
Ans: Utility Software

3. You want to write a school report but don't know where to start. What type of software can help
you organize your thoughts and information?
Ans: Application Software - Word Processor

4. Why is system software essential for a computer to function properly?

Ans:
●​ System software ensures that the hardware and software components of the computer
system work together in a proper manner.
●​ It provides us with an interface that allows us to communicate with the hardware.

5. Imagine you're organizing a school event. How can different types of software help you with
various tasks throughout the planning process?
Ans:
●​ Using word processors for creating flyers
●​ spreadsheets for budgeting
●​ presentation software for showcasing the event
●​ communication software for coordinating with team members

6. You accidentally deleted an important document on your computer. What steps could you take
using different types of software to try and recover it?
Ans:
●​ Using data recovery software or
●​ Checking the recycle bin or
●​ Restoring from a backup created by a utility software

7. Your friend wants to edit a funny video he/she made. What type of software would be most
helpful, and why?
Ans:
●​ Video editing software like Windows Movie Maker or iMovie would be helpful. This
software allows users to cut, trim, and add effects to video clips.

8. Explain the difference between system software and application software in a way your younger
sibling could understand.
Ans:
●​ System software is a set of programs that manages and controls the working of a
computer system. It ensures that the hardware and software components of the
computer system work together in a proper manner.
●​ Application software, on the other hand, is used to perform a specific task such as
formatting documents, making calculations, drawing and editing images, etc.

9. How does free and open-source software differ from proprietary software?
Ans:
●​ Free and open source software is software that can be downloaded and used for free.
Examples: OpenOffice Suite, GIMP, MySQL.
●​ Proprietary software, on the other hand, is owned by an individual or a company. You
cannot download and use this software for free. It is available only after buying a proper
license for the software. Examples: Adobe Photoshop, Windows OS, etc.
10. What are the primary functions of utility programs? Provide some examples.
Ans:
Utility programs are software programs that are used for day-to-day maintenance and smooth
functioning of a computer system. Examples of utility software include:

●​ Antivirus utility: Scans files for malware and removes them from the computer system
(e.g., Norton, McAfee, Bullguard).
●​ Backup utility: Creates copies of data for recovery purposes (e.g., BackupPC, Duplicati).
●​ File Compression utility: Reduces file size for storage efficiency (e.g., WinRAR, WinZip).

11. You are a designer who created a unique logo for a new clothing brand. A competitor releases
clothing with a logo that looks very similar to yours. What type of Intellectual Property Right can
you use to protect your original logo design?
Ans:
●​ The most appropriate Intellectual Property Right (IPR) for this situation is Trademark.
●​ Trademark is a sign that identifies an organization and differentiates its products and
services from others.
●​ In this case, your logo design functions as a brand identifier for the clothing brand.
●​ By securing a trademark for your logo, you gain the legal right to prevent others from
using confusingly similar designs that could mislead consumers.

12. Nick wants to send some files to his friend using an email. However, the files are too large. How
can he reduce the size of these files? Give two examples of the software he will use.
Ans.
●​ He can reduce the size of these files before attaching them to the email using file
compression utilities.
●​ Examples: WinZip and WinRaR

13. Distinguish between open-source software and proprietary software.

Ans.
●​ Open-source software allows users and programmers to edit, modify or reuse the
software's source code.
●​ Proprietary software is privately owned by a proprietor and does not grant users
permission to view, edit or redistribute the software’s source code.

14. You have created a program in Python that reads a text file and prints it
i. Why do you write a computer program in a high-level language (1) such as Python?
Ans.
●​ A computer understands instructions given in machine language but it is very difficult for
humans to understand and write programs in the machine language. So, programs for a
computer are written in high-level programming language such as Python.

ii. How does the computer understand the instructions in a high-level language?
Ans.
●​ The high-level language is converted to machine language for a computer to understand
and execute.

iii. Give two more examples of a high-level programming language?

Ans.
●​ Java, C++