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The first operating system was developed in ____.

  • A. 1976
  • B. 1956
  • C. 1945
  • D. None of these
Explanation:
The first operating system was developed in 1956.

In a computer, what does OS stand for?

  • A. Optical Sensibility
  • B. Order of Significance
  • C. Operating System
  • D. Organized Software
Explanation:
OS stands for Operating System.

API stands for ____.

  • A. Algorithmic Operation Interface
  • B. Application Protocol Interface
  • C. Application Programming Interface
  • D. Accelerated Programming Interface
Explanation:
API stands for Application Programming Interface.

Which of the following is not Antivirus software?

  • A. Oracle
  • B. McAfee
  • C. AVG
  • D. Avira
Explanation:
Oracle is a database company, not an antivirus software.

A common name for software errors is ____.

  • A. Viruses
  • B. Trojans
  • C. Bugs
  • D. Logic Bombs
Explanation:
Software errors are commonly called bugs.

What is another term for free software?

  • A. Freeware
  • B. Shareware
  • C. Proprietary software
  • D. Public Domain software
Explanation:
Free software is also known as ____. public domain software.

CAD stands for ____.

  • A. Computer-aided design
  • B. Computer application design
  • C. Utility application design
  • D. None of these
Explanation:
CAD stands for Computer-Aided Design.

“Adobe Flash” is an example of ____.

  • A. Spreadsheet
  • B. Multimedia software
  • C. Utility software
  • D. File manager
Explanation:
Adobe Flash is multimedia software used for animations and interactive content.

Software that assists you or acts on your behalf to perform repetitive computer-related tasks is (a):

  • A. Intelligent
  • B. Robot
  • C. Fuzzy logic
  • D. Genetic algorithm
Explanation:
Software robots (bots) perform repetitive tasks automatically.

Which software is used to access webpages?

  • A. Website
  • B. Link
  • C. Host
  • D. Browser
Explanation:
A web browser is used to access and view webpages.