Introduction to Software Class 6 MCQs
Introduction to Software – MCQs
Class: 6 | Subject: Computer Science | Section: Computer Software | CBSE Board Examination
Instructions: These Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) are designed strictly as per the NCERT syllabus, making them ideal for CBSE Class 6 Computer Science examination standard.
1. What is software?
Answer: B. Set of programs and instructions
Software is a collection of programs that tells the computer what to do and how to perform tasks.
2. Software helps us to ______ the computer.
Answer: A. Control and operate
Without software, hardware cannot function. Software controls all operations.
3. Which is an example of system software?
Answer: B. Windows
Windows is an operating system that manages computer hardware and software.
4. Operating system is a type of ______ software.
Answer: B. System
System software controls the working of the computer, and OS is its main part.
5. Which software is used to draw pictures?
Answer: A. Paint
Paint is an application software used for drawing and coloring.
6. Application software is used for ______ tasks.
Answer: A. User-specific
Application software helps users perform tasks like typing, drawing, and calculations.
7. MS Word is used for ______.
Answer: B. Typing documents
MS Word is word processing software used to create and edit text documents.
8. The main software that starts the computer is ______.
Answer: B. OS
Operating System boots the computer and manages all processes.
9. Software is classified into how many main types?
Answer: B. Two
System Software and Application Software are the two main categories.
10. Linux is an example of ______.
Answer: B. Operating System
Linux is system software that manages computer operations.
11. Software is ______.
Answer: C. Intangible
Software cannot be touched physically.
12. Calculator is ______ software.
Answer: B. Application
It performs user tasks like calculations.
13. Software works with ______.
Answer: A. Hardware
Both are interdependent.
14. Which manages files and folders?
Answer: A. OS
File management is an OS function.
15. Example of application software:
Answer: B. MS Excel
Excel is used for spreadsheets.
16. Software is stored in:
Answer: A. Memory
Programs are saved in storage devices.
17. Which helps booting?
Answer: A. OS
Booting is OS initialization.
18. Utility software does:
Answer: A. Maintenance
Utilities protect and optimize systems.
19. Antivirus is ______ software.
Answer: A. Utility
It protects from viruses.
20. Software instructions are written by:
Answer: B. Programmers
Programmers develop software using coding languages.
