MSC-IT Theory Mock Test 3

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

13. BitDefender, and Norton are examples of.

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

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

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

17. Another name for a network adpater card.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

26. Provide connection points for chips.

27. A collection of related sata.

28. Swiching between different applications.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

45. Also known as an online office suite.

46. The most popular mobile device is:

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

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

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

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