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Windows 9 and Windows 10 are examples of what kind of software?
Correct Answer: A. Operating systems
One-liner
Windows 9 and Windows 10 are examples of operating systems, which are system software that manage hardware and software resources.
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Which software is widely used for photo editing and manipulation?
Correct Answer: C. Adobe Photoshop
One-liner
Adobe Photoshop is the most widely used software for photo editing and manipulation.
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Software embedded in hardware is called:
Correct Answer: C. Firmware
One-liner
Software permanently embedded in hardware is called Firmware.
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Which of the following is not an open source software?
Correct Answer: C. Microsoft Office
One-liner
Microsoft Office is not an open source software; it is a proprietary productivity suite developed by Microsoft.
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Which testing method is used for combining old and new systems?
Correct Answer: B. Integration Testing
One-liner
The testing method used for combining old and new systems is Integration Testing.
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Which of the following is NOT a type of software testing?
Correct Answer: D. Compilation Testing
One-liner
Compilation Testing is NOT a type of software testing; it refers to the process of converting source code into machine code by a compiler.
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Errors from computer hardware and software can be identifying and removed by which process?
Correct Answer: A. Debugging
One-liner
Errors from computer hardware and software are identified and removed through debugging.
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Which of the following is considered an application software?
Correct Answer: D. MS Excel
One-liner
MS Excel is an application software because it is designed to help users perform specific tasks like spreadsheet creation and data analysis.
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What is the term for the set of instructions given to a computer to perform a specific task?
Correct Answer: B. Software
One-liner
The set of instructions given to a computer to perform a specific task is called Software.
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Which of the following is not considered an application software?
Correct Answer: C. Windows NT
One-liner
<strong>Windows NT</strong> is an operating system (system software), not application software.

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