Selected MCQ

Current Question
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 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
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 3
An anti-virus program is designed to ____ computer virus.
  • A. Identify and eliminate
  • B. Scan the device and identify
  • C. Scan device, identify, and eliminate
  • D. Scan the device and eliminate
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Modern antivirus software scans, identifies, and removes (eliminates) viruses.
Related Question 4
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 5
Who designed the first electronic computer – ENIAC?
  • A. Van-Neumann
  • B. Joseph M. Jacquard
  • C. J. Presper Eckert and John W Mauchly
  • D. All of these
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
ENIAC was designed by J. Presper Eckert and John W. Mauchly.