Computer Questions Set- 16

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1. Which of the following, statements is false concerning file names?
   (1) Files may share the same name or the same extension but not both
   (2) Every file in the same folder must have a unique name
   (3) File extension is another name for file type
   (4) The file extension comes before the dot (.)followed by the files
   (5) None of the above
   
   Answer

   (4) The file extension comes before the dot (.)followed by the files 
   
   
2. A disk’s content that is recorded at the time of manufacture and that cannot be changed or erased by the user is
   (1) memory-only
   (2) write-only
   (3) read-only
   (4) run-only
   (5) None of these
   
   Answer

   (3) read-only
   
   
3. Distributed processing involves
   (1) solving computer component problems from a different computer
   (2) solving computing problems by breaking them into smaller parts that are separately processed by different computers
   (3) allowing users to share files on a network
   (4) allowing users to access network resources away from the office
   (5) None of the above
   
   Answer

   (2) solving computing problems by breaking them into smaller parts that are separately processed by different computers
   
   
4. The operating system determines the manner in which all of the following occurs except
   (1) user creation of a document
   (2) user interaction with the processor
   (3) printer output
   (4) data displayed on the monitor
   (5) None of the above
   
   Answer

   (2) user interaction with the processor
   
   
5. Office LANs that are spread geographically apart on a large scale can be connected using a corporate
   (1) CAN
   (2) LAN
   (3) DAN
   (4) WAN
   (5) TAN
   
   Answer

   (2) LAN
   
   
6. The primary purpose of software is to turn data into
   (1) websites
   (2) information
   (3) programs
   (4) objects
   (5) None of these
   
   Answer

   (2) information
   
   
7. A compiler translates a program written in a highlevel language into
   (1) Machine language
   (2)An algorithm
   (3) A debugged program
   (4) Java
   (5) None of these
   
   Answer

   (1) Machine language
   
   
8. When your turn on the computer, the boot routine will perform this test
   (1) RAM test
   (2) disk drive test
   (3) memory test
   (4) power-on self-test
   (5) None of these
   
   Answer

   (4) power-on self-test
   
   
9. A ……… is a unique name that you give to a file of information.
   (1) device letter
   (2) folder
   (3) file name
   (4) file name extension
   (5) None of these
   
   Answer

    (3) file name 
   
   
10. Hardware includes
    (1) all devices used to input data into a computer
    (2) sets of instructions that a computer runs or executes
    (3) the computer and all the devices connected to it that are used to input and output data
    (4) all devices involved in processing information including the central processing unit, memory and storage
    (5) None of the above
    
    Answer

    (3) the computer and all the devices connected to it that are used to input and output data
    
    
11. A ……… contains specific rules and words that express the logical steps of an algorithm.
    (1) programming language
    (2) syntax
    (3) programming structure
    (4) logic chart
    (5) None of the above
    
    Answer

    (1) programming language
    
    
12. The secret code that restricts entry to some programs
    (1) password
    (2) passport
    (3)entry-code
    (4) access-code
    (5) None of these
    
    Answer

    (1) password
    
    
13. The main function of the ALU is to
    (1) perform arithmetic and logical operations
    (2) store data and information for future use
    (3) control computer output, such as printing
    (4) monitor all computer activities
    (5) None of the above
    
    Answer

    (1) perform arithmetic and logical operation
    
    
14. ……… is the process of carrying commands.
    (1) Fetching
    (2) Storing
    (3) Executing
    (4) Decoding
    (5) None of these
    
    Answer

    (3) Executing
    
    
15. Softcopy is the intangible output, so then what is hardcopy?
    (1) The physical parts of the computer
    (2) The printed parts of the computer
    (3) The printed output
    (4) The physical output devices
    (5) None of the above
    
    Answer

    (3) The printed output