System Software
Application Software
Software examples
Bonus
100

This type of software manages the computer hardware and software resources.


  • What is system software?
100

Software that is used to create and edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.

What is productivity software?

100

This application is used to create, manage, and share spreadsheets and is part of Microsoft Office.

What is Microsoft Excel?

100

This system utility software helps protect your computer from malware by scanning files and quarantining harmful software.

What is antivirus software?

200

Name the most common operating system developed by Microsoft.

What is Windows?

200

This application allows users to access and browse websites on the internet.

What is a web browser?

200

This operating system is found on Apple computers and laptops.

What is macOS?

200

This software is widely used for creating presentations and slideshows in business and education.

What is Microsoft PowerPoint?

300

This software allows the operating system to communicate with hardware devices, such as printers and monitors.

What are device drivers?

300

Name the software used for managing email, calendars, and tasks, commonly used in businesses.

What is Microsoft Outlook?

300

A popular cloud-based platform used to store, organize, and share files with others.

What is Google Drive?

300

This application is commonly used for managing databases and organizing large amounts of data, especially in businesses and research.

What is Microsoft Access?

400

This type of system software optimizes system performance and protects against viruses.

What are utility programs?

400

This type of application software is designed to help users learn, like Duolingo or Khan Academy.

What is educational software?  

400

This software type is required for all other software to run and manages hardware resources like memory, processors, and storage.

What is an operating system?

500

The first software that runs when a computer is powered on, initializing the hardware before loading the operating system.

What is BIOS/UEFI?

500

Software like Photoshop, used for editing images and creating graphics, falls under this category.

What is multimedia software?

500

This software allows users to engage in real-time voice, video, or text communication over the internet.

What is Zoom?

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