The multimedia interface to the resources available on the Net is called the:
A. GUI interface
B. World Wide Web
C. Server
D. Internet
The __________ is the multimedia interface to resources available on the Internet.
A. Browser
B. ISP
C. Web
D. URL
The most common method for gaining access to the Internet is through a __________.
A. Virtual provider or computer
B. Dumb terminal
C. Point-to-point computer
D. Provider or host computer
What is the best definition of 'firmware'?
A. An incorrect action attributable to poor judgment, ignorance, or inattention
B. All the above
C. Data programmed into a hardware device which provides its basic functionality; normally in the form of an EPROM
D. Software in which the license stipulates that the user cannot see, edit, or manipulate the source code of a software program
What is the best definition of 'kernel'?
A. Software in which the license stipulates that the user cannot see, edit, or manipulate the source code of a software program
B. A name that identifies a series of bits stored on a computer or computer media
C. The fundamental part of an operating system responsible for providing access to the machine's hardware
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 '' or 'bug'?
A. An error in a computer program
B. All the above
C. Data programmed into a hardware device which provides its basic functionality; normally in the form of an EPROM
D. A program in which the code is distributed allowing programmers to alter and change the original software as much as they like
Programs designed to perform specific tasks is known as:
A. Operating system
B. System software
C. Utility programs
D. Application software
Software documentation refers to:
A. Anything written about how the software is designed or functions
B. None of the above.
C. The compatibility of the software with IBM-PC
D. The documents which, the user has to sign before using the software legally
Software in computer:
A. Both of above
B. Increase the speed of central processing unit
C. None of above
D. Enhances the capabilities of the hardware machine
Which of the following is not a type of Software:
A. Utility Software
B. System Software
C. Application Software
D. Entertainment Software
What is the best definition of 'presentation program'?
A. An application used to present and communicate ideas and procedures to a group; examples are PowerPoint, Impress, and Keynote
B. A measure of how easily programs can be moved to a new system without having to make any changes
C. Repeatable data which occurs at the top of every document
D. An application which stores information that often needs to be accessed quickly such as appointments, contacts, notes, lists and memos.
A language which is close to that used within the computer is:
A. High-level language
B. Assembly language
C. Low-level language
D. All of the above
Which statement is valid about interpreter?
A. Repeated interpretation is not necessary
B. Object code is saved for future use
C. It translates one instruction at a time
D. All of above
High level language is also called
A. All of the above
B. Problem oriented language
C. Business oriented language
D. Mathematically oriented language
What is the best definition of 'joystick'?
A. To press the right-side mouse button
B. A peripheral used primarily to enter data into a computer
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. All the above
What is the best definition of 'right-click'?
A. To press the right-side mouse button
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. An input device or mouse alternative using a sensitive rectangular surface and a stylus
Which of the following is responsible for coordinating various operations using timing signals?
A. Memory unit
B. Arithmetic-logic Unit
C. Control unit
D. Input/output unit
The device that can both feed data into and accept data from a computer is …
A. ALU
B. Input-Output device
C. CPU
D. All of the above
The CPU clock speed is normally expressed in:
A. 500 MHz
B. Bits per clock tick
C. Megahertz
D. Ticks per second
The computer stores its program and data in its
A. Memory
B. Control unit
C. ALU
D. Cache memory