Class 2 Computer Science: What is Software?

This worksheet helps Class 2 students understand what software is, how it makes computers work, and introduces them to the idea of computer programs.

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What's inside this workbook

This Class 2 Computer Science Practice contains 30 questions across 5 printable pages and includes a full answer key at medium difficulty in ENGLISH. Aligned to the CBSE and NCERT syllabus.

How this worksheet helps your child

  • Builds confidence in core Computer Science concepts taught in Class 2 through repeated, varied practice.
  • Aligned to CBSE and NCERT — questions mirror the pattern children see in school tests and unit assessments.
  • Comes with an answer key so parents and students can self-check in minutes, without needing a teacher.
  • Pitched at medium level — use it for daily homework, weekend revision or quick exam warm-ups.

Topics covered

softwarecomputerprogramsinstructionsdesktopgamesapps

How to use this worksheet at home

Open the print view and use your browser's Print dialog to print on regular A4 paper or save as a PDF. Hand the printed sheet to your child (Class 2) and set a relaxed time limit — 15 to 25 minutes works for most Computer Science worksheets. When they're done, open the "With answer key" view and let them self-mark question by question. Re-print as many times as you need; the file never expires and there's no download limit.

Preview · 30 questions
  1. Q1. What do we call the parts of a computer that we cannot touch?
    • Hardware
    • Software
    • Monitor
    • Keyboard
  2. Q2. Software is a set of ____ that tells the computer what to do.
  3. Q3. In one sentence, explain what software does for a computer.
  4. Q4. Which of these is an example of software?
    • Mouse
    • Printer
    • Paint program
    • CPU
  5. Q5. A computer game that you play on the computer is an example of ____.

+ 25 more in the printable PDF.

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