Selected MCQ

Current Question
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 1
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 2
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 3
A ____ is a collection of data organized in a manner that allows access, retrieval and use of that data.
  • A. File
  • B. Recordset
  • C. Database
  • D. document
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
A database is an organized collection of data.
Related Question 4
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.
Related Question 5
A common name for software errors is ____.
  • A. Viruses
  • B. Trojans
  • C. Bugs
  • D. Logic Bombs
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Software errors are commonly called bugs.