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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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Q11.
The _____ tells the computer how to use its components.

a.

Utility

b.

Network

c.

Operating system

d.

Application program

Discuss
Answer: (c).Operating system
Q12.
Linux is a(n) ........ operating system.

a.

Open-source

b.

Microsoft

c.

Windows

d.

Mac

Discuss
Answer: (a).Open-source
Q13.
Which of the following places the common data elements in order from smallest to largest?

a.

character, file, record, field, database

b.

character, record, field, database, file

c.

character, field, record, file, database

d.

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

Discuss
Answer: (c).character, field, record, file, database
Q14.
ASCII stands for

a.

American standard code for information interchange

b.

All purpose scientific code for information interchange

c.

American security code for information interchange

d.

American Scientific code for information interchange

Discuss
Answer: (a).American standard code for information interchange
Q15.
The list of coded instructions is called

a.

Computer program

b.

Algorithm

c.

Flowchart

d.

Utility programs

Discuss
Answer: (a).Computer program
Q16.
Set of programs with full set of documentation is considered as

a.

database packages

b.

file package

c.

software

d.

software packages

Discuss
Answer: (d).software packages
Q17.
Function of running and loading programs and usage of peripherals is function of

a.

operating system

b.

enquiry system

c.

dump programs

d.

function system

Discuss
Answer: (a).operating system
Q18.
System program which performs one simple task is classified as

a.

utility programs

b.

function program

c.

compiling program

d.

enquiry program

Discuss
Answer: (a).utility programs
Q19.
Emulator ia a program that

a.

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

b.

Which Is not broken down into smaller units

c.

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

d.

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

a.

object code

b.

machine code

c.

source program

d.

interactive programs

Discuss
Answer: (c).source program
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