A ……....is an electronic machine which can accept data in a certain form, process the data, and give the results of the processing in a specified format as information
A. program
B. software
C. hardware
D. computer
What is the best definition of 'multitasking'?
A. a series of tasks which are executed at the same time
B. concurrent execution of two or more tasks by a processor
C. a set of strict rules for controlling read, write, and execute access to a file or directory
D. a file which does not appear by default in a directory listing; normally for security reasons or to spare confusion in end users
IBM is the company that mass-produced…………..
A. Portable computers
B. Mainframes
C. Servers
D. Personal computers
These types of commercial Internet service providers are the most widely used:
A. Regional service providers
B. Decentralized service providers
C. National service providers
D. Centralized service providers
The most widely used Web protocol is:
A. HTML
B. http://
C. URL
D. ISP
The actual physical network made up of wires, cables, and satellites that connects computers and resources throughout the world is the:
A. Internet
B. Spiders
C. E-commerce
D. Web
What is the best definition of 'filename'?
A. A name that identifies a series of bits stored on a computer or computer media
B. A software program which mimics the performance of a hardware device in order to run securely or independent of the actual hardware
C. To magnetically prepare or a disk to receive data or erase and prepare an existing disk drive
D. Software which converts the data from a component or peripheral into data that an operating system can use
What is the best definition of 'closed source'?
A. An error in a computer program
B. An incorrect action attributable to poor judgment, ignorance, or inattention
C. Software in which the license stipulates that the user cannot see, edit, or manipulate the source code of a software program
D. Software distributed without cost by the developer which normally cannot be modified or sold without permission
What is the best definition of 'fingerprint reader'?
A. A device which forms a digitised image of a human finger print for the purpose of biometric authentication.
B. An input device using a light-sensitive pen shaped handle which can be used to draw on the computer screen
C. To press the right-side mouse button
D. A hardware device plugged into a computer's sound card optimized for voice commands or other audio recording
Everything computer does is controlled by its?
A. CPU
B. Storage devices
C. RAM
D. ROM
A memory that holds micro programs is …
A. Control memory
B. RAM
C. Core memory
D. ROM
What is the best definition of 'legacy system'?
A. All the above
B. A physical or software device connecting and facilitating a network with a printer
C. An older computer system that continues to be used because an organization does not wish to redesign it with a more modern device.
D. A computer designed for use by one person at a time
What is the best definition of 'print server'?
A. A physical or software device connecting and facilitating a network with a printer
B. The evolution of devices towards common functionality
C. All the above
D. A computer designed for use by one person at a time
How many………….are there in a byte?
A. Pits
B. Bits
C. Digits
D. Zeros
The fastest-growing application for the Internet is
A. Conducting research
B. Playing games, reading, and listening to music
C. Going shopping
D. Using e-mail
Unwanted and unsolicited e-mails are called:
A. Flame
B. Lurk
C. Junk
D. Spam
Moving from one Web site to another is called:
A. Surfing
B. Applying
C. Moving
D. Jumping
The term ISP refers to
A. Internet service provider
B. International shareware pool
C. Interface standard protocol
D. Internal software protocol
In which language is source program written?
A. English
B. Temporary
C. High level
D. Symbolic
What is the best definition of 'freeware'?
A. A computer failure due to faulty hardware or a serious software bug
B. Software distributed without cost by the developer which normally cannot be modified or sold without permission
C. Software in which the license stipulates that the user cannot see, edit, or manipulate the source code of a software program
D. Something a computer program is "supposed" to do; these are often reasons to use a particular program or upgrade to a more recent version