Computer Software MCQs with Answers 2026

1. An operating system is an example of:

a) Application software    b) System software ✅    c) Utility software    d) Firmware

2. Which is the core part of an operating system that manages resources?

a) Shell    b) Kernel ✅    c) BIOS    d) Driver

3. Which OS is open-source and free to use?

a) Windows    b) macOS    c) Linux ✅    d) iOS

4. Device drivers are used to:

a) Speed up CPU    b) Create documents    c) Help OS communicate with hardware ✅    d) Browse internet

5. Microsoft Word is an example of:

a) System software    b) Application software ✅    c) Firmware    d) Utility

6. Which software is used for creating spreadsheets?

a) MS Word    b) MS PowerPoint    c) MS Excel ✅    d) MS Access

7. A web browser like Chrome is a type of:

a) System software    b) Application software ✅    c) Device driver    d) Utility

8. ERP, CRM, and SAP are examples of:

a) System software    b) Enterprise application software ✅    c) Utilities    d) Firmware

9. Machine language uses which number system?

a) Decimal    b) Hexadecimal    c) Octal    d) Binary (0s and 1s) ✅

10. Assembly language uses:

a) Binary codes    b) Mnemonics (ADD, MOV, SUB) ✅    c) English sentences    d) HTML tags

11. Which translates assembly language to machine code?

a) Compiler    b) Interpreter    c) Assembler ✅    d) Linker

12. Python, Java, and C++ are examples of:

a) Low-level languages    b) Machine languages    c) High-level languages ✅    d) Assembly languages

13. Freeware means:

a) Paid software    b) Free to use software ✅    c) Trial software    d) Open source

14. Software that can be used for a limited time is called:

a) Freeware    b) Open source    c) Shareware / Trial ✅    d) Malware

15. Open source software means:

a) Free but no code access    b) Source code is publicly available and modifiable ✅    c) Only for Linux    d) Government software