Selected MCQ

Current Question
Which programme runs soon after booting the computer?
  • A. File manager
  • B. Desktop manager
  • C. Authentication
  • D. All of these
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Authentication software starts immediately after booting.
Related Question 1
Which program runs first after the computer is booted and loads the GUI?
  • A. Desktop Manager
  • B. File Manager
  • C. Desktop manager
  • D. Authentication
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
The authentication program runs first after booting to load the GUI.
Related Question 2
After 'PROM' is programmed, we can only ____ the information.
  • A. Read
  • B. Write
  • C. Read and Write
  • D. Remove
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
PROM (Programmable ROM) can only be read after programming.
Related Question 3
Who was the world's first Computer Programmer?
  • A. Niklaus Wirth
  • B. Ada Lovelace
  • C. Bill Gates
  • D. Dennis Ritchie
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Ada Lovelace wrote the first algorithm intended for a computer.
Related Question 4
Who has been called the world's first Lady computer programmer?
  • A. Ada Lovelace
  • B. Allegra Byron
  • C. Lady Augusta
  • D. Allegra Noel-Byron
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Ada Lovelace is recognized as the world's first computer programmer.
Related Question 5
What was the name of the first personal computer electronic spreadsheet software package, which became a smash hit as soon as it was introduced in 1978?
  • A. WordStar
  • B. VisiCalc
  • C. Lotus 1-2-3
  • D. Excel
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
VisiCalc (1979) was the first electronic spreadsheet for personal computers.