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  1. Which of the following controls the manner of interaction between the user and the operating system?

    1. A.Screensaver
    2. B.Platform
    3. C.Language translator
    4. D.User interface
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    C. Language translator

  2. _____ is the process of finding errors in software code.

    1. A.Testing
    2. B.Interpreting
    3. C.Compiling
    4. D.Debugging
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    A. Testing

  3. The translator program used in assembly language is called ___

    1. A.Translator
    2. B.Interpreter
    3. C.Compiler
    4. D.Assembler
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    D. Assembler

  4. ASCII is a coding system that provides

    1. A.256 different characters
    2. B.512 different characters
    3. C.128 different characters
    4. D.1024 different characters
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    C. 128 different characters

  5. Oracle is an example of ___ application software.

    1. A.Presentation graphics
    2. B.Project management
    3. C.Word processing
    4. D.Database
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    D. Database

  6. A set of step-by-step procedures for accomplishing a task is known as a(n) ___

    1. A.Firmware program
    2. B.Software bug
    3. C.Hardware program
    4. D.Algorithm
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    D. Algorithm

  7. The errors that can be find out by a compiler are

    1. A.Syntax errors
    2. B.Semantic errors
    3. C.Internal errors
    4. D.Logical errors
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    A. Syntax errors

  8. The ALU performs _____ operation.

    1. A.Logarithm
    2. B.Algorithm
    3. C.Arithmetic
    4. D.ASCII
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    C. Arithmetic

  9. The microprocessor is the brain of the computer and is also called a

    1. A.Microchip
    2. B.Microprocessor
    3. C.Micro circuit
    4. D.Calculator
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    A. Microchip

  10. From which of the following the CPU chip is partially made?

    1. A.Gold
    2. B.Silica
    3. C.Copper
    4. D.Iron
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    B. Silica

  11. Personal computers use a number of chips mounted on a main circuit board. What is the common name for such boards?

    1. A.Broad board
    2. B.Daughterboard
    3. C.Motherboard
    4. D.None of these
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    C. Motherboard

  12. Which of the following is the sequence of micro instructions?

    1. A.Micro
    2. B.Micro circuit
    3. C.Microcode
    4. D.Micro instruction
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    A. Micro

  14. _______ is defined as the science of selecting and interconnecting hardware components to create computers that meets functional, performance and cost goals.

    1. A.Calculating machine
    2. B.Computer architecture
    3. C.Calculator
    4. D.Computer
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    B. Computer architecture

  15. The ALU makes use of _____ to store the intermediate results.

    1. A.Accumulators
    2. B.Heap
    3. C.Registers
    4. D.None of these
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    A. Accumulators

  16. Which are used to overcome the difference in data transfer speeds of various devices?

    1. A.Buffer registers
    2. B.Multiple buses
    3. C.Bridge circuits
    4. D.Speed enhancing circuitry
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    A. Buffer registers

  17. Executing more than one program concurrently by one user on one computer is known as

    1. A.Multi-tasking
    2. B.Multi-programming
    3. C.Multi-processing
    4. D.Time sharing
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    A. Multi-tasking

  18. A mistake in an algorithm that causes incorrect results is called a ____

    1. A.Compiler error
    2. B.Procedural error
    3. C.Syntax error
    4. D.Logical error
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    C. Syntax error

  19. The primary purpose of software is to turn data into _____

    1. A.Objects
    2. B.Programs
    3. C.Information
    4. D.Websites
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    B. Programs

  20. Instructions that tell the computer what to do. Another name for software

    1. A.Folder
    2. B.Options
    3. C.CPU
    4. D.Programs
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    D. Programs

  21. A repair for a known software bug, usually available at no charge on the internet, is called a(n) ___

    1. A.FAQ
    2. B.Tutorial
    3. C.Patch
    4. D.Version
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    C. Patch

  22. Android is ____

    1. A.Application
    2. B.Interface
    3. C.Operating system
    4. D.A collection of all these
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    D. A collection of all these

  23. Which of the following is NOT a famous operating system?

    1. A.Virtual Box
    2. B.Sun OS
    3. C.Linux
    4. D.Mac OS X
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    A. Virtual Box

  24. Software for organizing storage and retrieval of information is a(n) ____

    1. A.Data warehouse
    2. B.Database program
    3. C.Database
    4. D.Operating system
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    B. Database program

  25. A (n) ___ contains text as well as information about the text.

    1. A.Annotated language
    2. B.Browser language
    3. C.Markup language
    4. D.Protocol language
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    C. Markup language

  27. System proposal is prepared in ___ phase of SDLC.

    1. A.Analysis
    2. B.Conception
    3. C.Design
    4. D.Initiation
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    D. Initiation

  28. The basic operations performed by a computer are

    1. A.Arithmetic operation
    2. B.Logical operation
    3. C.Storage and relative
    4. D.All the above
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    D. All the above

  29. A(n) ___ is device that electronically processes data, converting it to information.

    1. A.Program
    2. B.Software
    3. C.Computer
    4. D.Algorithm
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    C. Computer

  30. A website containing stories and articles relating to current events, life, money, sports and the weather is considered a(n) _____

    1. A.Business/marketing
    2. B.News
    3. C.Portal
    4. D.Informational
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    D. Informational

  31. To access a website or web content from a web server, the client sends a(n) ___

    1. A.Response
    2. B.Message
    3. C.Request
    4. D.Information
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    C. Request

  32. A program, either talk to music, that is made available in digital format to automatic download over the Internet is called a _____

    1. A.podcast
    2. B.wiki
    3. C.broadcast
    4. D.blog
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    D. blog

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