The kernel of Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP Professional operating systems are........................... .
A. Identical
B. Not same
C. Same
D. Unique
Windows NT and UNIX are ......................... for servers.
A. Two operating systems leading
B. Two for leading operating systems
C. Two lead operating systems
D. Two leading operating systems
What is the best definition of 'GUI' or 'graphical user interface'?
A. A software program which mimics the performance of a hardware device in order to run securely or independent of the actual hardware
B. Software which converts the data from a component or peripheral into data that an operating system can use
C. All the above
D. 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
What is the best definition of 'proprietary'?
A. Privately developed and owned technology
B. Data programmed into a hardware device which provides its basic functionality; normally in the form of an EPROM
C. A program in which the code is distributed allowing programmers to alter and change the original software as much as they like
D. All the above
A compiler means:
A. A person who compiles source programs
B. A program which translates source program into object program
C. Keypunch operator
D. The same thing as a programmer
URL is an acronym for __________.
A. Unlimited Real-time Language
B. Uniform Resource Locator
C. Uniform Resource Linka
D. Universal Reference Locator
When surfing the Web, the browser interprets the HTML command found in a document file, and displays it as a
A. Java page
B. Domain page
C. Web page
D. Applet page
The Internet was launched in 1969 and was originally called:
A. ARPANET
B. ARPNET
C. CERN
D. CERNET
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
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
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 '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.
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
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
DBMS stand for …
A. Database management studies
B. Database marketing system
C. Database marketing strategies
D. Database management 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
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 '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 '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 '.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