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Current Question
A(n) ____ program is ready to run and does not need to be altered in any way.
  • A. Interpreter
  • B. High level
  • C. Compiler
  • D. Executable
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
An executable (.exe) file is ready to run.
Related Question 1
Computers that are used in large organizations such as insurance companies and banks, where many people frequently need to use same data, are ____.
  • A. Mainframe computers
  • B. Supercomputers
  • C. Hybrid computers
  • D. Desktop computers
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Mainframe computers are designed for high-volume data processing in large organizations.
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
By programmable machine we mean ____.
  • A. Computers
  • B. Modern television
  • C. Washing machines
  • D. Anything that can be set to perform different tasks with suitable programs
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Computers are programmable machines that can perform different tasks based on software instructions.
Related Question 5
An intentionally disruptive program that spreads from program to program or from disk to disk is known as ____.
  • A. Trojan horse.
  • B. Virus.
  • C. Time bomb.
  • D. Time-related bomb sequence.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
A computer virus is a self-replicating, malicious program.