Computer Terminology
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Q21.The purpose of a device driver is ______?
Correct Answer: B
A device driver is specialized system software that allows hardware peripherals to communicate properly with the operating system.
Q22.A collection of system programs that controls and co-ordinates the overall operations of a computer system is called _______ ?
Correct Answer: B
An Operating System (OS) is a set of core system software programs that coordinates and controls all hardware and software activities on a computer.
Q23.Programs designed to perform specific task is known as?
Correct Answer: C
Application software (such as MS Office, web browsers, or media players) consists of programs designed specifically to help users complete targeted tasks.
Q24.Which programming languages are classified as low level languages?
Correct Answer: A
Assembly language is classified as a low-level programming language because it is very close to machine language, using mnemonics instead of binary codes.
Q25.Which of the following is not software?
Correct Answer: B
A keyboard is a physical hardware input device, whereas Operating Systems, Drivers, and Word Processors are software programs.
Q26.A computer program that translates one program instructions at a time into machine language is called?
Correct Answer: A
An interpreter translates and executes a high-level program's instructions line-by-line, as opposed to a compiler which translates the entire script at once.
Q27.A collection of related data is called ____?
Correct Answer: A
A database is an organized collection of related data structured for easy access, storage, management, and modification.
Q28.Which of the following languages is used for webpage development?
Correct Answer: A
HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) is the standard markup language used to create and structure web pages and applications.
Q29.Which of the following is a single-user system?
Correct Answer: A
DOS (Disk Operating System) is designed strictly as a single-user, single-tasking operating system with a command-line interface.
Q30.Which is built directly on the hardware?
Correct Answer: A
The Operating System (OS) is the fundamental software built directly on computer hardware to manage system resources and run applications.
Q31.VGA stands for _____?
Correct Answer: B
VGA stands for Video Graphics Array, a display standard introduced by IBM in 1987.
Q32.In an operating system, which scheduling algorithm may suffer from starvation because shorter processes continuously receive priority?
Correct Answer: A
Shortest Job First (SJF) can lead to starvation for long processes if short processes continuously arrive and receive higher priority.
Q33.In relational databases, which property of ACID ensures that a transaction is completed entirely or not executed at all?
Correct Answer: A
Atomicity follows the 'all-or-nothing' principle, ensuring a database transaction is either fully completed or completely rolled back.
Q34.Which operator is used as the increment operator in C/C++?
Correct Answer: B
The '++' operator is the standard increment operator in C and C++, which adds exactly 1 to its operand.
Q35.What is the primary function of an Operating System kernel?
Correct Answer: A
The kernel is the core program of an OS, responsible for managing system memory, CPU cycles, and I/O device access.
Q36.What is information about data called?
Correct Answer: B
Metadata is defined structurally as data about data, providing descriptions or summaries of information such as file size, type, or author.
Q37.SQL stands for _____?
Correct Answer: A
SQL stands for Structured Query Language, a standard programming language used to query and manage relational database systems.
Q38.A computer cannot ‘boot’ if it does not have the ______?
Correct Answer: B
A computer must have an Operating System (OS) in order to successfully boot and manage basic program operations.
Q39.An operating system is a/an _____?
Correct Answer: B
An operating system is classified as System Software, which controls internal computer functions and coordinates peripheral devices.
Q40.Which programming language is commonly used for mobile app development?
Correct Answer: A
Java is commonly used for developing mobile applications, particularly the native platform code for Android devices.