Selected MCQ

Current Question
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 1
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 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
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 4
A self-replicating program, like a virus which was taken from a 1970s science fiction novel by John Bruner entitled the Shockwave Rider is ____.
  • A. Bug
  • B. Vice
  • C. Lice
  • D. Worm
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
A computer worm is a self-replicating program.
Related Question 5
A program that acts as an intermediary between a user of a computer and the computer hardware is called ____.
  • A. Utility Software
  • B. Computer Software
  • C. Operating System
  • D. Application Software
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The operating system manages hardware and provides services to applications.