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
Which of the following is machine independence program?
A. Machine language
B. High level language
C. Low level language
D. Assembly language
What is the best definition of 'OS' or 'operating system'?
A. To magnetically prepare or a disk to receive data or erase and prepare an existing disk drive
B. A name that identifies a series of bits stored on a computer or computer media
C. This is a icon based computer interface designed to be easier to learn and use than earlier command line interfaces. Windows and Mac OS are the most common examples of this type of interface
D. A GUI or CLI software link between the computer and operator; also provides a framework for productivity software such as an office suite, web browser, or programming languages
What is the best definition of 'compatible'?
A. A computer failure due to faulty hardware or a serious software bug
B. Capable of being used with or connected to other devices or components without modification
C. Characterized by not having a constant time interval between successive bits, characters or events
D. No longer of use due to passage of time and the increase of surrounding technology
Most operating systems provide...................... to read and write data to files.
A. Function
B. Functions
C. With functions
D. Functions which
What is the best definition of '.NET Framework'?
A. A program that takes human readable code and turns it into machine readable code
B. A premium software framework by Microsoft which executes code via a virtual machine
C. A programming language written by Rasmus Lerdorf in 1995, and aimed mainly at web developers to create dynamic content
D. A high-level, popular, open source, interpreted programming language written by Larry Wall in 1986 and typically used for a wide variety of programming tasks
What is the best definition of 'procedural language'?
A. A program that takes human readable code and turns it into machine readable code
B. A measure of how easily programs can be moved to a new system without having to make any changes.
C. A programming style that is based on a step-by-step approach to solving a problem.
D. Concise, clean, and clear code which allows other developers to understand and extend it
What is the best definition of 'beta version'?
A. An open format for exchanging data between spreadsheet programs
B. A measure of how easily programs can be moved to a new system without having to make any changes.
C. A software program used for testing purposes before it is released to the public.
D. An application which stores information that often needs to be accessed quickly such as appointments, contacts, notes, lists and memos.
What is the best definition of 'barcode reader'?
A. All the above
B. An input device using a light-sensitive pen shaped handle which can be used to draw on the computer screen
C. An input device with a vertical rod mounted on a base used to control pointing devices or on-screen objects; normally with one or more buttons
D. A hardware peripheral designed to 'scan' products into an inventory tracking system
What is the best definition of 'input device'?
A. A handheld input device for computers with one or more buttons and a rounded body meant to be slid around on a pad or flat surface.
B. An input device using a light-sensitive pen shaped handle which can be used to draw on the computer screen
C. An input device or mouse alternative using a sensitive rectangular surface and a stylus
D. A peripheral used primarily to enter data into a computer
Computer memory consists of …
A. All of the above
B. RAM
C. ROM
D. PROM
DBMS stand for …
A. Database management studies
B. Database marketing system
C. Database marketing strategies
D. Database management system
Which of the 'following statements is wrong?
A. Magnetic core and semiconductor memories are used as mass memory medium
B. Magnetic tape is non volatile
C. RAM is a type of volatile memory
D. An EPROM can be programmed, erased and reprogrammed by the user with an EPROM programming instrument
What is the best definition of 'tape drive'?
A. A legacy storage device which can read and write data slowly from a removable magnetic medium (normally 3.5" in diameter and holding 1.44 MB of data)
B. A type of memory which is manufactured with permanent contents which cannot be modified
C. A type of storage using integrated circuits to store data; examples include RAM, ROM, and flash memory
D. A legacy storage device using magnetic tape; normally reading and writing data slower rate and used for backups
What is the best definition of 'semiconductor storage'?
A. This is either dedicated or shared memory set aside specifically for the graphics processor
B. A type of storage using integrated circuits to store data; examples include RAM, ROM, and flash memory
C. All the above
D. A legacy storage device using magnetic tape; normally reading and writing data slower rate and used for backups.
RAM is used as a short memory because it is …
A. Is programmable
B. Is very expensive
C. Volatile
D. Has small capacity
What is the best definition of 'convergence'?
A. A physical or software device connecting and facilitating a network with a printer
B. The evolution of devices towards common functionality
C. A computer using a relatively slow and specialized processor and ROM chip, normally used to control a particular device such as a washing machine or an MP3 player
D. All the above
A modern electronic computer is a machine that is meant for
A. Input storage, manipulation of outputting of data
B. Performing repetitive tasks accurately
C. Electronic data processing
D. Doing quick mathematical calculations