Selected MCQ

Current Question
Time taken by a computer to process a job or instruction is called ____.
  • A. Execution Time
  • B. Waiting Time
  • C. Delay time
  • D. Real Time
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Execution time is the duration to complete a job/instruction.
Related Question 1
A computer program that translates one program instruction at a time into machine language is called a/an ____.
  • A. Interpreter
  • B. CPU
  • C. Compiler
  • D. Simulator
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
An interpreter translates and executes code line by line.
Related Question 2
A computer program that translates one program instruction (one line by line) at a time into machine language is called ____.
  • A. COBOL
  • B. PROLOG
  • C. FORTRAN
  • D. None of these
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
PROLOG is a logic programming language used in AI.
Related Question 3
A set of instructions that directs a computer’s hardware to perform a task is called ____.
  • A. Command
  • B. Program
  • C. Operating system
  • D. None of these
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
A program is a set of instructions for the hardware.
Related Question 4
Computers that process both analog and digital data are called what type of computers?
  • A. Analog
  • B. Hybrid
  • C. Digital
  • D. Algorithm
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Hybrid computers process both analog and digital signals.
Related Question 5
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.