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In a computer, the sets of instruction that direct it in performing a particular task is called
information
program
data
file
A major function of system software is
collection of files
translation of machine language into machine code
file management
arrangement of files in ascending order
The application software which allows information available on the internet to be obtained is called
browser
world wide web
spreadsheet
internet protocol
Software is referred to as the
generic term for computer programs
physical components of the computer
part of the computer for communication
part of the computer which is breakable
The software whose output is intended for the human user is called
application software
firmware
malware
system software
The parts of the taskbar include: I. Recycle bin; II. Start button; III. System tray; IV. Quick launch toolbar
I, II and IV only
I, III and IV only
II, III and IV only
I, II, III and IV
A set of programs, routines and procedures that are used to operate the computer hardware is called
shareware
software
utility
Which of the following is found on the taskbar?
Scrollbar
Wall paper
Screen saver
Quick launch toolbar
Which of the following programs is an application specific?
Corel Draw
Microsoft Access
Microsoft Wor
D. Payroll System
The following programs are general purpose application software except
Editor
MS Access
MS Word
An advantage of Graphical User Interface (GUI) over Disk Operating System (DOS) is that it allows the use of
diskette
keyboard
mouse
monitor
Which of the following is not a function of symbolic DOS command?
CLS:
MD:
RD:
VER:
Which of the following is not a function of an operating system?
Analysis of the computer components
Ensuring the proper functioning of hardware
Maintenance of directories in external storage
Opening and closing files
The operating system, translators and utility programs are examples of
customized software
network software
The most important system software in a computer system is the
control programs
language translator
operating system
Utility programs
The command line prompt of MS-DOS operating system is represented as
C:>
C:\
An example of a specific purpose application package is the
payroll program
database program
spreadsheet program
word processing program
A graph plotter is most suited for use in a/an
tax office
immigration office
population census office
geographical information system
The set of instructions written by computer experts to solve specific task of the user is called
utility software
A collection of software that allows the computer to operate is called
general-purpose software
specific software
A suite of software that controls and manages the basic operation of a computer is
management system
software package
The Windows PC and the Apple Macintosh are examples of two different
input devices
platforms
programs
storage devices
The term compiler in computer programming refers to a
key punch operator of the computer
person who compiles source programs
person who writes the computer programming codes
program which translates source program into object program
Flexibility of a good program means
handling of any change(s) without having to rewrite the entire program
the length of processing time and memory to process the instruction
the program has to be broken down into a number of sub-tasks
the program should work for two similar tasks in the same domain
The operation of a computer and peripherals attached to it is controlled by
hardware
liveware
Antivirus software is an example of
live wire
The operating system performs the following operations except
organization of data
125 resource allocation
creation of data
arrangement of files
The screen background where icons and windows are displayed in GUI is called
explorer
desktop
opening screen
home page
Changing the default settings or appearance of the Taskbar in windows by a user is known as
customization
designing
generalization
globalization
The process of running more than one program concurrently is known as
multithreading
multitasking
multiprogramming
multipurpose
The program that is loaded into a special area on a microprocessor or ROM on a one-time basis and becomes part of the hardware is called
CorelDraw
Payroll system
One similarity between bespoke software and application packages is that they are
both available off the shelf
highly standardized
both written by computer users
meant to be used by computer end-users
One function of operating system is
power supply allocation
file corruption and deletion
hardware upgrade
resource allocation
The pictorial representation of an object or application in the computer is called
diagram
graphi
C. icon
image
Deleted items in the computer are temporarily stored in the
memory unit
processor
recycle bin
task manager
The keyboard key combination ALT + F4 in Microsoft Windows will
close active programmes
open a file
restart the computer
save all active files
The set of instructions used to solve specific user tasks is called
editor
Which of the following commands can be used to switch between open windows?
Alt + F4
Alt + Tab
Ctrl + D
Ctrl + F
The command used to seek for assistance in Microsoft disk operating system is
Helper
/?
Attrib
/S
The software responsible for allocating and managing system resources is called
driver
translator
A BIOS configuration program that allows a windows user to configure attributes such as password, time and date is called
BIOS drivers
Bootstrap
CMOS setup
GRUB
Viruses, worms and Trojan horses are regarded as
malicious software
Which of the following statements explains the function of device drivers? They
convert source code to object code
enable hardware and software control and manage the system
help to clean disk space and manage installation of applications
help to improve the functionality of hardware devices
One usefulness of utility software in the computer is
conversion of source code to object code
enhancement of communication between hardware and the computer system
removal of malware from the computer
to improve the functionality of hardware devices
Which of the following statement about operating system is false? It
enhances the booting process
manages computer devices
manages storage location
protects the computer from shutting down
What happens when the Shift key is pressed down while deleting a file from the computer? The file is
uninstalled from the computer
permanently deleted from the computer
deleted and sent to the Recycle Bin
deleted and kept in the clipboard
A set of instructions written in the language of the computer to solve user's problem is called
assembler
byte
pseudocode
In computer operation, loading and starting of application programs is carried out by
device drivers
embedded system
peripheral devices
The operating system is responsible for
checking the effect of virus on the computer
creating tasks for computer programmers
making the most efficient use of the computer hardware
teaching new skills to computer users through videos
Which one of the following statements explains the function of utility software?
Converts source code to object code
Enables hardware to communicate with the computer
Helps to clean disk space and manages installation of applications
Helps to improve the functionality of hardware devices
The two main types of user interface are
visual user interface and command driven interface
soft user interface and graphical user interface
graphical user interface and visual user interface
graphical user interface and command driven interface
