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Class 9 Computer — Software Important Questions with Answers

IT basics, hardware, software, internet safety and MS Office for Class 9. Showing 20 of 23 on page 1 / 2.

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All chapters 1. Hardware 2. Software 3. Operating System 4. Memory and Storage 5. Input and Output 6. Networking 7. Internet and Email 8. Cyber Safety 9. MS Office 10. Number System 11. IPR and Digital Ethics

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Q.11 MCQ Software

System software is mainly meant to

  • A. draw greeting cards only
  • B. run and manage the computer hardware
  • C. replace the CPU
  • D. print without a printer
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Correct option: B — run and manage the computer hardware

OS, device drivers and utilities are system software.

Q.12 MCQ Software

MS Word is an example of

  • A. system software only
  • B. application software
  • C. an operating system
  • D. a hardware port
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Correct option: B — application software

It helps the user write documents.

Q.13 MCQ Software

A compiler is used to

  • A. charge the battery
  • B. translate a high-level program into machine code
  • C. scan photos
  • D. block all websites
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Correct option: B — translate a high-level program into machine code

Class 9 programming basics: source code is translated before running.

Q.14 MCQ Software

Antivirus software is a

  • A. game
  • B. utility that detects malicious programs
  • C. type of RAM
  • D. printer driver only
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Correct option: B — utility that detects malicious programs

It must be updated; it is not a complete guarantee.

Q.15 MCQ Software

An interpreter differs from a compiler because it

  • A. prints faster
  • B. translates and runs code line by line
  • C. stores more songs
  • D. is a type of mouse
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Correct option: B — translates and runs code line by line

Python-style languages often use interpreters.

Q.16 MCQ Software

Device drivers are needed to

  • A. write poems
  • B. let the OS talk to a particular printer or camera
  • C. increase chair height
  • D. create IPR
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Correct option: B — let the OS talk to a particular printer or camera

Without a driver the hardware may not work correctly.

Q.17 MCQ Software

Freeware means

  • A. the software source must be secret always
  • B. you may use it without paying a licence fee, as the author allows
  • C. it is always open source
  • D. it is a virus
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Correct option: B — you may use it without paying a licence fee, as the author allows

Read the licence; freeware is not always open source.

Q.18 MCQ Software

Open-source software allows you to

  • A. steal any movie
  • B. study and often modify the source code under its licence
  • C. bypass school firewalls legally always
  • D. format the BIOS as a game
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Correct option: B — study and often modify the source code under its licence

Linux distributions are a common classroom example.

Q.101 MCQ Software

Backup means

  • A. deleting originals first always
  • B. keeping extra copies of important files
  • C. overclocking
  • D. phishing
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Correct option: B — keeping extra copies of important files

Use a second drive or trusted cloud plus local copy.

Q.112 MCQ Software

An algorithm is

  • A. a type of mouse
  • B. a step-by-step method to solve a problem
  • C. a WAN
  • D. a toner
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Correct option: B — a step-by-step method to solve a problem

Programs implement algorithms.

Q.123 MCQ Software

Shareware is often

  • A. the OS kernel
  • B. try-before-you-buy software
  • C. a mouse
  • D. a bit
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Correct option: B — try-before-you-buy software

Pay if you continue after the trial, as the licence says.

Q.134 MCQ Software

Utility software includes

  • A. disk cleanup and backup tools
  • B. the wooden table
  • C. the monitor stand
  • D. the UPS battery only
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Correct option: A — disk cleanup and backup tools

Helps maintain the system.

Q.144 MCQ Software

Custom software is written for

  • A. every home identically always
  • B. a particular organisation’s needs
  • C. only games
  • D. only BIOS
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Correct option: B — a particular organisation’s needs

School exam software can be custom.

Q.159 MCQ Software

Which is application software?

  • A. Linux kernel only
  • B. Tally or a school timetable app / MS PowerPoint
  • C. BIOS only
  • D. Device driver only
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Correct option: B — Tally or a school timetable app / MS PowerPoint

Made for user tasks.

Q.168 MCQ Software

A bug in software is

  • A. an insect in the cabinet only
  • B. an error in the program
  • C. a type of RAM
  • D. a WAN
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Correct option: B — an error in the program

Testing tries to find bugs.

Q.177 Short Software

Differentiate system software and application software.

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System software (OS, drivers, utilities) manages hardware and other programs. Application software (Word, browser, games) does user tasks. Applications need an OS. Example pair: Windows + MS Excel.

Q.178 Short Software

What is a compiler? How is an interpreter different?

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A compiler translates a whole high-level program into machine code before running. An interpreter translates and runs line by line. Compilers often catch many errors in one pass; interpreters are handy for learning and scripts.

Q.200 Short Software

What is a device driver?

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A driver is system software that lets the OS control a specific device, such as a model of printer or webcam. After connecting new hardware the lab may need the correct driver. Without it the device may be invisible or limited.

Q.211 Short Software

What is application software? Give five school examples.

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Programs for user jobs: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, a browser, a painting tool, Tux typing, a school ERP. They cannot boot the machine alone. Choose legal copies.

Q.220 Short Software

What is an algorithm? Write steps to find the largest of three numbers.

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An algorithm is a finite clear sequence of steps. Step 1: read A, B, C. Step 2: set Max = A. Step 3: if B > Max then Max = B. Step 4: if C > Max then Max = C. Step 5: print Max. Then a program can follow it.

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