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Computer Software Questions and Answers
Computer software questions and answers MCQ multiple choice for interview and exams related pdf
1. Computer
servers are used in applications.
(a) online reservation of tickets
(b) e-commerce
(c) tracking of consignments
(d) all of
them
Ans. d
2. Your operating system will detect and install the
appropriate device drivers for this type of device:
a) Plug and play
b) Plug and go
c) Plug and continue
d) Plug and commence
Ans. a
3. The
component which makes a computer to work through commands is called _____.
(a) software
(b) hardware
(c) malware
(d)
junkware
Ans. a
4. Software
______.
(a) consumes power through hardware
(b) is inferred through the working of hardware
(c) controls the hardware
(d) all of
them
Ans. d
5. The
component of computer which is not physically accessible, but can be realized
through its working is called _______.
(a) hardware
(b)
software
(c) RAM
(d)
port
Ans. b
6. ______ helps to
hardware to produce output based on given input.
(a) Game port
(b)
software
(c) IEEE 1392
(d)
SMPS
Ans. b
7. Operating
system identifies and controls hardware in coordination with _____.
(a) power cable
(b)
mouse
(c) SMPS
(d)
BIOS
Ans. d
8. _______ schedules
processor time in such a way as to allow the user to feel that may programs are
running at the same time.
(a) application software
(b) operating
system
(c) virus
(d) malware
Ans. b
9. ______ schedules
processor time and handles concurrency and parallel processing using multiple
processor cores.
(a) application software
(b) virus
(c) malware
(d) operating
system
Ans. d
10. ______ allots
memory for each program and frees memory when it is no longer needed for a program.
(a) application software
(b) virus
(c) malware
(d) operating
system
Ans. d
11. The core
of the operating system which controls all hardware and application software,
but does not directly interact with the users is called _____ .
(a) kernel
(b)
shell
(c) sap
(d) software
Ans. a
12. A layer of
application software available for the user to interact with operating system
kernel is called ______ .
(a) kernel
(b)
shell
(c) sap
(d)
heart
Ans. b
13. After
inserting the Windows installation media (like CD, DVD or pen drive), ________ message
is displayed.
(a) Press
any key to boot from CD/ DVD ...
(b) Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete
(c) Press left button of mouse
(d) Press centre button of mouse
Ans. a
14. When
Windows loads during installation, _____ are to be chosen first.
(a) keyboard layout
(b) language selection for installation
(c) both a
& b
(d) neither a nor b
Ans. c
15. When the
menu for managing hard disk partitions is displayed, _______ options help to
create, delete and format partitions.
(a) New
(b) Delete
(c) Format
(d) all of them
Ans. d
16. After choosing
a suitable partition for installation of Windows, _______ .
(a) delete that partition
(b)
select that partition and press Next button
(c) press Ctrl+Alt+Delete
(d)
Switch off power supply
Ans. b
17. Durign
installation of Windows, the computer ______
after copying files, installing features.
(a) reboots
(b) keeps on processing
(c) keeps on beeping
(d) plays music
Ans. a
18. During
installation of Windows, user names and passwords are entered ______ the operating system gets fully ready.
(a) before
(b) after
(c) only after
(d) subsequent to
Ans. a
19. After completing
installation of Windows, _______ are to
be installed for making the computer safe and productive.
(a) anti-virus
(b) Office package
(c) Adobe Reader and other application software packages
(d) all of
them
Ans. d
20. Emulator is a program
that
a) Permits one computer to
execute the machine language instructions of another computer of a different
make
b) Which is not broken down
into smaller units
c) Permits one computer to
execute the machine language instructions of another computer same make.
d) None of these
Ans. a
21. Disk operating system is
referred for
a) DOS
b) Operating system which
contains the disk-oriented commands and uses disk devices for permanent storage
c) Both A and B
d) Computer Software
Ans. c
22. A term means that the
application software is priced separately from the computer hardware is called
a) Unbundled
b) Bundled
c) Utility
d) None of these
Ans. a
23. Set of programs which
consist of full set of documentation is termed as
a) database packages
b) file packages
c) bus packages
d) software packages
Ans. d
24. Program which is used to
control system is classified as
a) experimental program
b) system program
c) specialized program
d) Computer File
Ans. b
25. Load address for the
first word of the program is called
a) Linker address origin
b) Load address origin
c) Phase library
d) Absolute library
Ans. b
26. A display listing of
program options which users can select, is called
a) Icons
b) Options
c) Selection
d) Menu
Ans. d
27. An inventory management
program can assist with the
a) Distribution of inventory
b) Purchasing of inventory
c) Planning of inventory
d) All of these
Ans. d
28. Which of the following
software can’t be categorized application software?
a) DBM
b) MS-DOS
c) Spreadsheet
d) Word processing
Ans. b
29. What is the name of the
software system which combines many independent functions into one package?
a) Knowledge based system
b) Multi adjustment
c) Integrated system
d) Expert system
Ans. c
30. What is the name given
to the ability of a word processing that fit whole words on any line?
a) Word wrap
b) Clip art
c) Reformatting
d) Micro spacing
Ans. a
31. Some software packages
attempt to encode the knowledge and decision rules of human specialist in order
to use them for making their own decisions. By what name are such packages
known?
a) Artificial intelligence package
b) Expert system
c) Expert system shell
d) knowledge
based
Ans. b
32. Which of the following
statements is true about application software?
a) Computer graphics
software is used to draw lines and boxes in spreadsheets
b) Database software allows
you to maintain and manipulate data
c) Spreadsheet application
software is often compared to the secretary’s notepad
d) All word processing
software package contain spelling checkers
Ans. b
33. Which is the most
important software ergonomics consideration?
a) Response times
b) Error messages and help
functions
c) Command language
d) Display layout
Ans. b
34. Types of software
programs are
a) Application program
b) Replicate programs
c) Logical programs
d) Both A and B
Ans. d
35. Specialized program that
allows the user to utilize in specific application is classified as
a) relative program
b) application programs
c) relative programs
d) replicate programs
Ans. b
36. Example of system
programs includes
a) operating system of
computer
b) trace program
c) compiler
d) all of these
Ans. d
37. Program which is readily
available for computer users as a part of software package is classified as
a) library program
b) program library
c) software library
d) directory library
Ans. a
38. Process to exit from
computer by giving correct instructions such as ‘EXIT’ is classified as
a) log in
b) process out
c) process in
d) log out
Ans. d
39. Set of software
authorized to a specific users is considered as
a) Software library
b) Program library
c) directory library
d) library package
Ans. b
40. Function of running and
loading programs by use of peripherals is function of
a) operating system
b) inquiry system
c) dump programs
d) function system
Ans. a