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Dive deep into the fascinating world of Computer Software with our comprehensive set of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs). This page is dedicated to exploring the fundamental concepts and intricacies of Computer Software, a crucial aspect of IT Fundamentals. In this section, you will encounter a diverse range of MCQs that cover various aspects of Computer Software, from the basic principles to advanced topics. Each question is thoughtfully crafted to challenge your knowledge and deepen your understanding of this critical subcategory within IT Fundamentals.

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Computer Languages

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Multimedia

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Application Software Packages

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Classification of Computers

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Information Systems

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Number System

Q11.

The _____ tells the computer how to use its components.

Utility

Network

Operating system

Application program

Discuss

Answer: (c).Operating system

Q12.

Linux is a(n) ........ operating system.

Open-source

Microsoft

Windows

Mac

Discuss

Answer: (a).Open-source

Q13.

Which of the following places the common data elements in order from smallest to largest?

character, file, record, field, database

character, record, field, database, file

character, field, record, file, database

Bit, byte, character, record, field, file, database

Discuss

Answer: (c).character, field, record, file, database

Q14.

ASCII stands for

American standard code for information interchange

All purpose scientific code for information interchange

American security code for information interchange

American Scientific code for information interchange

Discuss

Answer: (a).American standard code for information interchange

Q15.

The list of coded instructions is called

Computer program

Algorithm

Flowchart

Utility programs

Discuss

Answer: (a).Computer program

Q16.

Set of programs with full set of documentation is considered as

database packages

file package

software

software packages

Discuss

Answer: (d).software packages

Q17.

Function of running and loading programs and usage of peripherals is function of

operating system

enquiry system

dump programs

function system

Discuss

Answer: (a).operating system

Q18.

System program which performs one simple task is classified as

utility programs

function program

compiling program

enquiry program

Discuss

Answer: (a).utility programs

Q19.

Emulator ia a program that

Permits one computer to execute the machine-language instructions of another computer of a different make

Which Is not broken down into smaller units

Permits one computer to execute the machine-language instructions of another computer of same make.

None of these

Discuss

Answer: (a).Permits one computer to execute the machine-language instructions of another computer of a different make

Q20.

Program which is written originally by programmer is classified as

object code

machine code

source program

interactive programs

Discuss

Answer: (c).source program

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Welcome to the Computer Software MCQs Page

Computer Software MCQs | Page 2 of 39

Explore more Topics under IT Fundamentals

Basic Computer Knowledge

Basics of IT

Generations of Computer

Basic Organization of Computer

Processor and Memory

Secondary Storage Devices

Input Output Devices

Computer Languages

Multimedia

Application Software Packages

Classification of Computers

Information Systems

Computer Security

Introduction to Programming Languages

Number System

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