Selected MCQ

Current Question
A hard disk becomes totally inaccessible when a computer virus corrupts its ____.
  • A. Boot Sector
  • B. Partition table
  • C. File Allocation Table
  • D. None of these
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Corruption of the File Allocation Table makes the hard disk inaccessible.
Related Question 1
DOS cannot retrieve any data from a disk if a computer virus corrupts its ____.
  • A. Directory Area
  • B. Data Area
  • C. BAT Files
  • D. File Allocation Table (FAT)
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Corruption of the File Allocation Table prevents data retrieval.
Related Question 2
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 3
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 4
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 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.