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Computer & IT MCQs

A detailed written description of the programming cycle and the program, along with the test results and a printout of the program, is called ____.

  • A. documentation
  • B. output
  • C. reporting
  • D. spec sheets
Explanation:
This is called program documentation.

A Ctrl + Enter" command will ____.

  • A. Open a new document
  • B. Create a new page
  • C. Create a new Paragraph
  • D. Create a new line
Explanation:
Ctrl+Enter inserts a page break.

A CPU contains ____.

  • A. A card reader and a printing device
  • B. An analytical engine and a control unit
  • C. A control unit and an arithmetic logic unit
  • D. An arithmetic logic unit and a card reader
Explanation:
The CPU consists of the Control Unit (CU) and the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU).

A computer system that is old and perhaps not satisfactory is referred to as a(n) ____.

  • A. Ancient system
  • B. Historical system
  • C. Age-old system
  • D. Legacy system
Explanation:
Systems that are still in use are called legacy systems.

A computer program that translates one program instruction at a time into machine language is called a/an ____.

  • A. Interpreter
  • B. CPU
  • C. Compiler
  • D. Simulator
Explanation:
An interpreter translates and executes code line by line.

A computer program that converts an entire program into machine language is called a/an ____.

  • A. Interpreter
  • B. Simulator
  • C. Compiler
  • D. Commander
Explanation:
A compiler translates the entire high-level code into machine language at once.

A computer can perform almost any task, if it can be ____.

  • A. Coded
  • B. Memorised
  • C. Analysed
  • D. Reduced to a series of logical steps
Explanation:
Computers follow programmed logical instructions.

A computer cannot boot if it does not have the ____ system.

  • A. Compiler
  • B. Loader
  • C. Operating
  • D. Assembler
Explanation:
The operating system is essential for booting.

A collection of system programs that controls and coordinates the overall operations of a computer system is called ____.

  • A. System software
  • B. Operating system
  • C. Utility program
  • D. Device driver
Explanation:
The operating system manages all hardware and software resources.

A collection of connected computers is called ____.

  • A. Processing
  • B. Network
  • C. Chatting
  • D. Centralized System
Explanation:
A network is a collection of interconnected computers.