Selected MCQ

Current Question
Software that assists you or acts on your behalf to perform repetitive computer-related tasks is (a):
  • A. Intelligent
  • B. Robot
  • C. Fuzzy logic
  • D. Genetic algorithm
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Software robots (bots) perform repetitive tasks automatically.
Related Question 1
A software that can harm your computer is called ____.
  • A. Server
  • B. Virus
  • C. Extension
  • D. None of these
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
A computer virus is malicious software designed to harm or disrupt a system.
Related Question 2
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 3
A set of rules for telling the computer what operations to perform is called a ____.
  • A. procedural language
  • B. structures
  • C. natural language
  • D. programming language
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
A programming language provides rules for writing instructions.
Related Question 4
A program that performs a useful task while simultaneously allowing destructive acts is a ____.
  • A. Worm
  • B. Trojan horse
  • C. Virus
  • D. Macro virus
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
A Trojan horse disguises itself as legitimate software while containing malicious code.
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.