Computer Terminology
99 questions available
FILTER BY SUBTOPIC
Q1.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.
Q2.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.
Q3.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.
Q4.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.
Q5.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.
Q6.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.
Q7.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.
Q8.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.
Q9.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.
Q10.Which of the following operating system is based on open-source software?
Correct Answer: D
Linux is a prominent operating system family built on open-source software, meaning its source code is free to read, edit, and distribute.
Q11.Google Docs is an example of?
Correct Answer: C
Google Docs is a cloud-based web application that lets users create, edit, store, and collaborate on text documents over the internet.
Q12.Linux is an _____?
Correct Answer: A
Linux is a highly popular, open-source Unix-like operating system kernel first released by Linus Torvalds in 1991.
Q13.In a CNN, the 'kernel/filter' is responsible for:
Correct Answer: D
Convolutional kernels slide over images to detect local features such as edges.
Q14.Which of the following is not an open source software?
Correct Answer: A
Microsoft Office is proprietary, closed-source software, unlike Linux, Android, and Firefox.
Q15.Which file system is default in modern Windows versions?
Correct Answer: C
NTFS (New Technology File System) is the default file system for modern Windows versions.
Q16.What is the purpose of an operating system in a computer?
Correct Answer: D
An operating system manages computer hardware and software resources. It uses hardware efficiently and provides services to applications, running software and coordinating all operations.
Q17.Which of the following is a Client Operating System?
Correct Answer: C
Windows 10 is designed for client personal PCs, whereas the others are server operating systems.
Q18.DOS stands for ______?
Correct Answer: C
DOS stands for Disk Operating System, a CLI-based OS.
Q19.Time-sharing operating systems can also be considered as?
Correct Answer: C
Time-sharing systems allow multiple users to share CPU cycles, making them multitasking environments.
Q20.When installing the Windows 10 operating system on a computer, what is the minimum storage space required?
Correct Answer: B
Microsoft specifies a minimum of 32 GB storage space to install Windows 10.