General Education Development (GED) Practice Exam

Which of the following options contains only types of computer software?

1. Internet, Microsoft Office, Quicken

2. Motherboard, Quicken, Excel

3. Quicken, Peoplesoft, Microsoft Office

4. Monitor, Mouse, Keyboard

The correct answer is: Quicken, Peoplesoft, Microsoft Office

The chosen option accurately lists only types of computer software. Quicken is personal finance management software, Peoplesoft is an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software suite, and Microsoft Office is a series of office applications that include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Each of these items serves a specific function within the realm of software, enabling users to perform various computational tasks, manage data, and facilitate productivity. In contrast, the other options include hardware components alongside software. For instance, the first option lists Internet and Microsoft Office but also includes Quicken, which is software; however, Internet can be somewhat ambiguous since it can refer to a service rather than software itself. The second option also combines software with a hardware component, namely the motherboard, which is essential for providing the foundational connections and functionality of a computer system. The final option consists entirely of hardware peripherals—monitor, mouse, and keyboard—none of which represent software at all. Thus, only the third option remains purely on the topic of software.