Computer Terminology
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Q361.In which memory location is the operating system loaded at the time of booting?
Correct Answer: B
During the boot process, the core components of the operating system are loaded from the hard disk/SSD into RAM (primary memory) for active execution.
Q362.What runs all over the hardware, software, and other computer resources?
Correct Answer: A
The Operating System (OS) is the primary system software that controls, manages, and coordinates all hardware, software, and system resources.
Q363.One of the following is NOT a function of an operating system?
Correct Answer: C
Creating web pages is a user-level application task performed using HTML editors or web development tools, not a core function of an operating system.
Q364.What is the purpose of a loop in programming?
Correct Answer: C
Loops (like for, while, do-while) are programming structures used to repeat a set of instructions multiple times until a specific condition is met.
Q365.What is IT ?
Correct Answer: D
Information Technology (IT) is an umbrella term encompassing a vast spectrum of computer engineering and software technologies, including AI, cloud storage, and cryptographic zero-knowledge systems.
Q366.What is the term used to denote the repetition of the data in a DBMS?
Correct Answer: B
The duplicate storage or repetition of the same data across multiple places in a database is called data redundancy, which database normalization works to reduce.
Q367.Which of the following is an example of an object oriented programming language?
Correct Answer: C
Java is a popular, class-based, object-oriented programming (OOP) language designed to run platform-independently, unlike procedural C or low-level assembly language.
Q368.In computer programming which one thing is not common from the following?
Correct Answer: A
Condition, sequence, and loops are universal structural pillars of programming, whereas business is a non-technical organizational term.
Q369.Array is an example of ______?
Correct Answer: B
An array is a classic linear data structure that stores elements of the same type in contiguous memory locations in a sequential, index-based order.
Q370.In Microsoft Access, it lets you enter and display data in customized format _____?
Correct Answer: C
A Form in Microsoft Access acts as a customized database interface, allowing users to enter, view, and display table records cleanly.
Q371.When an algorithm breaks a problem into sub-problems, solves a single sub-problem and merges the solutions _____?
Correct Answer: C
Divide and Conquer is a core algorithm design pattern that splits problems into smaller subproblems, solves them recursively, and combines their solutions (e.g., Merge Sort).
Q372.The function to insert data in a stack data structure is _____?
Correct Answer: B
In a stack, push() inserts an element at the top, and pop() removes the topmost element.
Q373.If you go through all possible solutions, the required algorithm is _____?
Correct Answer: A
A brute-force algorithm systematically iterates through all possible candidate solutions to find the correct answer.
Q374.Every algorithm has a _____?
Correct Answer: A
For an algorithm to be structurally valid and finite, it must have a clearly defined start point and stop point.
Q375.File Management, Task Management, Memory Management is/are responsibly of ______?
Correct Answer: A
The Operating System (OS) is responsible for managing system files, scheduling tasks (processes), and allocating memory (RAM) resources.
Q376.Which of the following models or diagrams is used to describe the structure of a database and represent the relationships within the database?
Correct Answer: B
The Entity Relationship (ER) Model visually represents entities, their attributes, and relationships in a database.
Q377.Which one translates the program written in assembly language into machine language instructions for execution?
Correct Answer: A
An assembler is a system tool specifically designed to translate assembly language mnemonics into binary machine code.
Q378.Which of the following is NOT a function of Operating System?
Correct Answer: A
Virus protection is typically handled by third-party antivirus software, whereas scheduling, memory, disk, and application management are core OS functions.
Q379.Which of the following operating system belongs to Microsoft?
Correct Answer: C
Windows is a proprietary operating system developed and marketed by Microsoft Corporation.
Q380.Name the Desktop database application that is part of MS Office suit.
Correct Answer: A
Microsoft Access is the desktop relational database management application (RDBMS) bundled in Microsoft Office suites.