Selected MCQ

Current Question
In which language is the source program written?
  • A. English
  • B. Symbolic
  • C. High level
  • D. None of these
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Source programs are written in high-level languages.
Related Question 1
A(n) ____ system is a set of Programs containing instructions that coordinate all the activities among computer hardware resources?
  • A. Operating
  • B. Disk- Based
  • C. Management
  • D. Platform
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
The operating system coordinates hardware resources.
Related Question 2
A(n) ____ is a set of programs designed to manage the resources of a computer, including starting the computer, managing programs, managing memory and coordinating tasks between input and output devices.
  • A. Application suite
  • B. Compiler
  • C. Input/output system
  • D. Operating system
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
The operating system manages all computer resources.
Related Question 3
A program that can execute high-level language programs is called ____.
  • A. Compiler
  • B. Interpreter
  • C. Sensor
  • D. Circuitry
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
An interpreter executes high-level code line by line.
Related Question 4
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
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
This is called program documentation.
Related Question 5
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
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
An interpreter translates and executes code line by line.