Selected MCQ

Current Question
What is the name of the hardware that can control the operation of a computer?
  • A. Drives
  • B. Operators
  • C. Connectors
  • D. None of these
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Drives (hard disk, CD, etc.) are hardware that control data storage and retrieval.
Related Question 1
What is the name given to the organized collection of software that controls the overall operation of a computer?
  • A. Working system
  • B. Peripheral system
  • C. Operating system
  • D. Controlling system
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The operating system manages all hardware and software resources.
Related Question 2
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 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
An error in software or hardware is called a bug. What is the alternative computer jargon for it?
  • A. Leech
  • B. Squid
  • C. Slug
  • D. Glitch
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
A minor error or bug is sometimes called a glitch.
Related Question 5
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.