KS1 (Age 5-7)KS2 (Age 7-11)11 Plus (Age 7-11)KS3 (Age 11-14)GCSE (Age 14-17)PSHE A.I.ESL Spanish Specialist Games

Need help with Computer Software and Programs? Ask our AI Tutor!

AI Tutor - Lucy

Connecting with Tutor...

Please wait while we establish connection

Hi! I'm Lucy, your AI tutor. How can I help you with Computer Software and Programs today?

now

Smoke signals are one way of sending messages but emails are more common today.

Computer Software and Programs

Computers can do different jobs using programmes. This quiz helps you spot common software, like drawing and writing programmes, and understand what they help you do.

Explore the Topic →

(quiz starts below)

Fascinating Fact:

Drawing programs let you create pictures on a screen. You can choose colours, shapes, and tools.

In KS1 Computing, software is the set of programmes that runs on a device and helps you complete tasks. Different programmes are made for different jobs, such as typing stories, making pictures, playing learning games, or practising skills safely with help from trusted adults.

Key Terms

Software: The programmes on a device that help it do jobs.
Programme: An app or tool you open to do something, like drawing or writing.
Open: To start a programme so you can use it.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is computer software for KS1?

Computer software is the programmes on a device that help you do tasks, such as writing a sentence, drawing a picture, or playing a learning game.

What is the difference between hardware and software?

Hardware is the physical parts you can touch, like the keyboard and screen, and software is the programmes you use on the device to do jobs.

What are examples of programmes I might use at school?

Examples include a word processor for typing, a drawing programme for making pictures, and a maths or spelling app for practising skills in a fun way.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .

Sam’s older sister has lots of songs saved on her phone. She has them in a ________.

Bin

Box

Playlist

Beaker

What is your favourite song?

2 .

Tom is doing a maths quiz on a computer. He is testing how good he is at ____.

Spelling

Painting

Drawing

Sums

Have you tried our maths quizzes yet?

3 .

Sam and his family have been on holiday. After the holiday, Sam’s Dad puts lots of pictures from the camera onto the computer. He saves them in a folder called:

Bin

Holiday

Delete

Waste

Have you ever made a folder on a computer? What did you call it?

4 .

Toni is typing words into a computer. She is writing a _____.

Painting

Drawing

Story

Sum

Toni can also write poems on a computer

5 .

Connor uses a computer to draw shapes. If the shape has less than four sides, he colours it blue. If it has four or more sides, he colours it red.

What colour is this shape? ★

Blue

Green

Red

Purple

How many sides has the star?

6 .

Ellie is using the computer to draw a _____ showing her results.

Chair

Chart

House

School

Have you ever made a chart using a computer?

7 .

Clicker, Word and Powerpoint are all types of computer ________.

Hardware

Mice

Programs

Printers

What other programs do you use?

8 .

Ellie is keeping a weather diary. She puts the information into a _____.

Table

Chair

Toy

Pan

Have you ever used a table on a computer?

9 .

Which one of these is a way of keeping in touch using a computer?

Emails

Smoke signals

Flags

Postcards

Emails are used a lot by people at work

10 .

Ellie’s teacher says, “Don’t forget to ____ your work."

Delete

Save

Lose

Forget

Always save your work regularly

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Information technology

Author: David Bland (Former Physics Teacher, KS1 Science & Geography Quiz Writer)

**Unlimited Quizzes Await You! 🚀**

Hey there, quiz champ! 🌟 You've already tackled today's free questions.
Ready for more?

🔓 Unlock UNLIMITED Quizzes and challenge yourself every day. But that's
not all...

🔥 As a Subscriber you can join our thrilling "Daily Streak" against other
quizzers. Try to win a coveted spot on our Hall of Fame Page.

Don't miss out! Join us now and keep the fun rolling. 🎉

Subscribe & Play

**Unlimited Quizzes Await You! 🚀**

Hey there, quiz champ! 🌟 You've already tackled today's free questions. Ready for more?

🔓 Unlock UNLIMITED Quizzes and challenge yourself every day. But that's not all...

🔥 As a Subscriber you can join our thrilling "Daily Streak" against other quizzers. Try to win a coveted spot on our Hall of Fame Page.

Don't miss out! Join us now and keep the fun rolling. 🎉

Subscribe & Play

Leave Feedback