Selected MCQ

Current Question
A fault in a computer program which prevents it from working correctly is known as ____.
  • A. Boot
  • B. Bug
  • C. Biff
  • D. Strap
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
A programming error is called a bug.
Related Question 1
Computer programs are also known as ____.
  • A. Software
  • B. Process
  • C. Procedure
  • D. Compiler
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
A computer program is a set of instructions called software.
Related Question 2
Which program is run by BIOS to check that hardware components are working properly while the computer is turned ON?
  • A. DMOS
  • B. POST
  • C. CMOS
  • D. RIP
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
POST (Power On Self Test) checks hardware during startup.
Related Question 3
Computers process data into information by working exclusively with ____.
  • A. Multimedia
  • B. Word
  • C. Numbers
  • D. Characters
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
At the hardware level, computers work with binary numbers.
Related Question 4
Computer Monitor is also known as ____.
  • A. DVU
  • B. VUD
  • C. VDU
  • D. None of these
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
VDU stands for Visual Display Unit (monitor).
Related Question 5
Codes consisting of lines of varying widths or lengths that are computer-readable are known as ____.
  • A. An ASCII code
  • B. A magnetic tape
  • C. An OCR scanner
  • D. A bar code
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Barcodes are machine-readable codes made of varying-width lines.