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11. Machine language is also called ____
A. High level programming language
B. Assembly level programming language
C. Binary language
D. None of these
ANSWER: C.Binary language
SOLUTION : The machine language contains only two symbols 1 & 0. All the instructions of machine language are written in the form of binary numbers 1’s & 0’s.
12. Which of the following OS does not implement the multitasking truly?
A. Window xp
B. Window NT
C. Window 7
D. MS DOS
ANSWER: D
SOLUTION:Except for MS-DOS, every other operating system from the given options can perform multitasking. I
13. Programs designed to perform specific tasks related to managing computer resources are called _________.
A. System software
B. Operating system
C. Utility software
D. Application software
ANSWER:D
SOLUTION:Application software is a type of software which builds communication between the users and the computer system. It performs many tasks like processing text, spreadsheets, email, etc.
14. Which of the following is a system software ?
A. Database programs
B. Word processors
C. Spreadsheets
D. Compilers
ANSWER:D
SOLUTION:Compilers are a type of system software. System software is a type of computer program that manages and controls a computer’s hardware and software resources.
15. A program_______.
A. is a sequence of instructions
B. is the device where information is stored
C. is a device that performs a sequence of operations specified by instructions in memory
D. none of these
ANSWER:A
SOLUTION: A computer program is a sequence of instructions for performing a task designed to solve specific problems.
16. A processor __________.
A. is a device that performs a sequence of operations specified by instructions in memory.
B. is the device where information is stored
C. is a sequence of instructions
D. None of the above
ANSWER: A
SOLUTION: A Processor is a device that performs a sequence of operations specified by instructions in memory.
17. ___ controls the way in which the computer system functions and provides a means by which users can interact with the computer.
A. The operating system
B. The motherboard
C. The platform
D. Application software
ANSWER: A
SOLUTION:Operating system controls the way in which the computer system functions and provides a means by which users can interact with the computer.
18. Every computer has a(n) ____, many also have ___
A. Operating system; a client system
B. Operating system; instruction sets
C. Application programs ; an Operating system
D. Operating system ; Application programs
ANSWER:D
SOLUTION: Every computer has a(n) Operating system; application programs.An operating system runs on the hardware, managing the memory, CPU, and devices such as keyboard, display, disk drives, etc.
19. When a file contains instruction that can be carried out by the computer it is often called a(n) ____ file.
A. Data
B. Information
C. Executable
D. Application
ANSWER: C
SOLUTION:An executable file (EXE file) is a computer file that contains an encoded sequence of instructions that the system can execute directly when the user clicks the file icon.