MSC-IT Theory Mock Test 2

1. An operating system is often referred to as the software enviroment or software.

2. System board component that provides a connection point for soecialised cards or circuit boards.

3. Programs that perform specific tasks related to managing computer resources.

4. Mobile operating system that is owned by Google and is widely used in many smartphones.

5. A collection of related sata.

6. The mainboard or motherboard is also known as the:

7. Program that organises, analyses, and graphic numerical data.

8. The mobile operating system developed by Appple and originally called iPhone OS is.

9. A general-purpose program that creates text-based documents.

10. The programs that convert programming instructions written by programmers into a language that computers understand and process are language.

11. Swiching between different applications.

12. Simplifies the process of marking a selection from a list of alternatives by graphically displaying the effect of alternatives before being selected.

13. BitDefender, and Norton are examples of.

14. What type of software works with users, application software, and computer hardware to handle the majority of technical details?

15. Toolbars typically appear below the menu bar and include small graphic called.

16. The ability to switch between different applications stored in memory is called.

17. This bus connects the CPU to memory on the system board.

18. This type of memory divides large programs into parts and stores the parts on a secondary storage device.

19. This container houses most of the electrical components for a computer system.

20. Computers can only recognise this type of electronic signal.

21. A webiste that provides access to specific mobile apps is known as an app.

22. Program that works with the opetating system to allow communication between a device and the rest of a computer system is called a device.

23. The most popular mobile device is:

24. Image editors create images made up of thousands of dats knows as.

25. A type of memory that provides a combination of features RAM and ROM.

26. This provides a pathway to connect parts of the CPU to each other.

27. A type of memory that improves processing by acting as temporary high-speed holding area between the memory and the CPU.

28. A type of suite that is stored at a server on that Internet and is available anywhere you can access the Internet.

29. A type of specialised suite that includes a variety of programs designed to make computing easier and safer.

30. The specialised port thatt connects musical instruments like an electronic keyboard to a sound card is:

31. A utility program that makes a copy of all files in libraries, desktop, etc. is.

32. A troubleshooting uti;ity that identifies and eliminates non-essential files, frees up valuable disk space, and improves system performance is.

33. This operating system feature is controlled by a mouse and changes shape depending on its current function.

34. Restarting a running computer without turning off the power.

35. Also known as NIC, this adapter card is used to connect a computer to a(n):

36. Graphic representation for a program, type of file, or function is.

37. A type of software that allows a single physical computer to operate as through it were two or more separate and independent computers.

38. Provide connection points for chips.

39. Another name for a network adpater card.

40. A type of memory that is volatile or loses its contents when power is turned off.

41. In a personal computer system, the central processing unit is typically contained on a single:

42. The operating system (OS) operating on each virtual machine is called.

43. Also known as a photo editor, this specialised graphics program edits or modifies digital photographs.

44. This port can be used to connect many USB devices to the system.

45. A type of multiprocessor chip that provides two or more separate and independent CPUs.

46. Type of operating system that controles and cordinates networked computers.

47. Also known as an online office suite.

48. The operating system based on Linux, designed for notebook computers that use cloud computing and cloud storage.

49. Type of program that guards computer systems from virtual and other damaging programs.

50. How many bytes can a 32-bit-word computer access at one time?