Selected MCQ

Current Question
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 1
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 2
A network which is used for sharing data, software and hardware among several users owning microcomputers is called ____.
  • A. WAN
  • B. MAN
  • C. LAN
  • D. VAN
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
LAN (Local Area Network) is used for local sharing.
Related Question 3
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 4
Computers, which combine both measuring and counting, are called ____.
  • A. Analog
  • B. Digital
  • C. Hybrid
  • D. All of these
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Hybrid computers combine features of both analog and digital computers.
Related Question 5
Computers manipulate data in many ways, and this manipulation is called ____.
  • A. Upgrading
  • B. Processing
  • C. Batching
  • D. Utilizing
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Data manipulation by a computer is called processing.