MSC-IT Theory Mock Test 3

Basic Instructions for MCQ Online
  1. The examination will comprise of Objective type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
  2. All questions are compulsory and each carries One mark.
  3. There will be NO NEGATIVE MARKING for the wrong answers.

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

5. Provide connection points for chips.

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

8. Also known as an online office suite.

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

12. Swiching between different applications.

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

28. A collection of related sata.

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

38. Another name for a network adpater card.

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

46. The most popular mobile device is:

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

48. BitDefender, and Norton are examples of.

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 


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