Selected MCQ

Current Question
A program representing eight symbols is called ____.
  • A. Binary
  • B. Octal
  • C. Decimal
  • D. None of these
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Octal represents eight symbols (0-7).
Related Question 1
Collection of characters, numbers, and symbols is called ____.
  • A. Data
  • B. Keyboard
  • C. Monitor
  • D. Ram
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Raw characters, numbers, and symbols together form data.
Related Question 2
A program that can execute high-level language programs is called ____.
  • A. Compiler
  • B. Interpreter
  • C. Sensor
  • D. Circuitry
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
An interpreter executes high-level code line by line.
Related Question 3
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.
Related Question 4
A number system that has eight different symbols to represent any quantity is known as ____.
  • A. Binary
  • B. Octal
  • C. Decimal
  • D. Hexadecimal
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Octal is a base-8 number system.
Related Question 5
A detailed written description of the programming cycle and the program, along with the test results and a printout of the program, is called ____.
  • A. documentation
  • B. output
  • C. reporting
  • D. spec sheets
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
This is called program documentation.