Selected MCQ

Current Question
A set of rules for telling the computer what operations to perform is called a ____.
  • A. procedural language
  • B. structures
  • C. natural language
  • D. programming language
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
A programming language provides rules for writing instructions.
Related Question 1
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
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
The operating system manages all hardware and software resources.
Related Question 2
A set of instructions that directs a computer’s hardware to perform a task is called ____.
  • A. Command
  • B. Program
  • C. Operating system
  • D. None of these
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
A program is a set of instructions for the hardware.
Related Question 3
A collection of system programs that controls and co-ordinates the overall operations of a computer system is called ____.
  • A. System software
  • B. Operating system
  • C. Utility program
  • D. Device driver
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
The operating system controls and coordinates all computer operations.
Related Question 4
Computers, which combine both measuring and counting, are called ____.
  • A. Analog
  • B. Digital
  • C. Hybrid
  • D. All of these
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Hybrid computers combine features of both analog and digital computers.
Related Question 5
Computers manipulate data in many ways, and this manipulation is called ____.
  • A. Upgrading
  • B. Processing
  • C. Batching
  • D. Utilizing
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Data manipulation by a computer is called processing.