Test on Software Fundamentals and System Settings

Question 1: On all computers used for Computer Applications Technology in South Africa, the default decimal symbol is a comma (,).

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state that on all computers used for Computer Applications Technology, the decimal separator in South Africa is a full stop (.) instead of a comma (,).

Question 2: According to the study materials, which of the following aspects of Windows can be changed using the Colour personalisation option?

A. The desktop background or wallpaper

B. The appearance of the start menu and taskbar

C. The system display language

D. The settings for connected printers and scanners

Explanation: The Colour personalisation option changes the appearance of the start menu, taskbar, window borders, and accent colours. The desktop background is changed via 'Backgrounds' settings, the system display language is changed under 'Time & Language', and printer settings are under 'Printers & Scanners'.

Question 3: An End-User Licence Agreement (EULA) is a legal contract that commonly limits a user's rights to modify or share proprietary software.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state that 'An End-User Licence Agreement (EULA) is a legal contract between the software creator and the user, explaining the terms and conditions for using the software.' It also specifies that 'EULA is a common proprietary software requirement that limits the user's rights to modify, share, or redistribute the software.'

Question 4: According to the study materials, which of the following statements accurately describe freeware software and its models?

A. Users can access and modify the source code of freeware.

B. Freeware is entirely free to use, but its code cannot be changed.

C. Many freeware programs have adopted a freemium model, offering basic features for free and charging for additional features.

D. Freeware typically allows users to try the software for a short time before requiring payment for continued use.

Explanation: The study materials state that 'Freeware software is entirely free to use, but it cannot be changed' and 'The user cannot access the source code'. This makes option 1 incorrect and option 2 correct. It also states that 'many freeware programs have introduced a freemium model, where the basic version is free, but users can pay for additional features', making option 3 correct. Option 4 describes shareware, not freeware, as 'Shareware allows users to try the software for a short time without charge, but after that, they might need to pay to continue using it.'

Question 5: An operating system mainly controls and manages only hardware components like the keyboard and mouse, without significantly impacting other software.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The Operating System (OS) is the most important software installed on a computer. It controls and manages all the other software and hardware, like the keyboard, mouse, and printers, and tasks like saving files created in other programs.