6th class Computer, Chapter 3: Digital Skills MCQs

1. What is software?

1. (A) A type of hardware
2. (B) A type of game
3. (C) A set of instructions that tells the computer how to work ✓
4. (D) A physical object like a keyboard or mouse

2. What does the operating system (OS) do?

1. (A) Helps the computer play games
2. (B) Manages the computer's hardware and runs programs ✓
3. (C) Makes the computer look pretty
4. (D) Fixes broken computers

3. Which of these is an example of system software?

1. (A) Google Chrome
2. (B) Windows ✓
3. (C) Minecraft
4. (D) MS Word

4. What is a device driver used for?

1. (A) It helps the computer run faster
2. (B) It helps the computer play music
3. (C) It helps the operating system communicate with hardware devices ✓
4. (D) It helps us find information on the internet

5. What does utility software do?

1. (A) Helps to organize your files
2. (B) Helps to play music
3. (C) Helps to maintain and protect the computer ✓
4. (D) Helps to draw pictures

6. What is an example of application software?

1. (A) Windows
2. (B) Linux
3. (C) MS Word ✓
4. (D) Device drivers

7. What do we use a web browser for?

1. (A) To play games on the computer
2. (B) To search the internet and visit websites ✓
3. (C) To draw pictures
4. (D) To write letters

8. What does the "Minimize" button do in an active window?

1. (A) Closes the window
2. (B) Makes the window fill the entire screen
3. (C) Hides the window in the taskbar ✓
4. (D) Changes the window's color

9. How can you change the background image (wallpaper) in Windows?

1. (A) Right-click on the desktop, select "Personalize", and choose an image ✓
2. (B) Click on "Start" and select "Background"
3. (C) Press the "Esc" key and select an image
4. (D) Go to "Control Panel" and change the color

10. What is the function of a search engine?

1. (A) To help you play online games
2. (B) To search the internet for information ✓
3. (C) To make the computer run faster
4. (D) To organize your files