Computers and IT MCQs
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21. Which of the following correctly defines the Digital Visual Interface?
[A] It is a video display interface developed by the Digital Display Working Group.
[B] It is used to connect a video source, such as a video display controller to a display device.
[C] The interface is designed to transmit uncompressed digital video.
[D] All of the Above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the Above]
Notes:
DVI is a video display interface. It was developed to be an industry standard for transmitting digital video content to display devices at resolutions as high as 2560 x 1600.
22. There is a software that protects a computer against viruses by identifying and removing any computer virus. What is name of this software?
[A] Diagnostic Utility
[B] Antivirus
[C] Screen Saver
[D] Windows Facility
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Correct Answer: B [Antivirus]
Notes:
Antivirus software, or anti-virus software is a computer program used to prevent, detect, and remove malware. If properly installed on a computer system, it can prevent access to computer systems by unwanted computer malwares .
23. Which of the following is the first layer of software loaded into computer memory when it starts up?
[A] Device Driver
[B] Operating System
[C] Language Translator
[D] System Utilities
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Correct Answer: B [Operating System]
Notes:
An operating system is a system software that manages computer hardware and software resources and provides common services for computer programs.
24. Which of the following are different SDLC Models?
[A] Waterfall Model
[B] Iterative Model
[C] Big Bang Model
[D] All of the Above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the Above]
Notes:
There are several SDLC models available such as Waterfall Model, Iterative Model, Spiral model, V-model and Big-bang Model etc.
25. Which of the following accurately defines the concept of Modularization?
[A] A program where the instructions are modules.
[B] A technique in which the software is divided into various distinct modules.
[C] A module being an independent software component.
[D] A method where software is evolved through natural selection.
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Correct Answer: B [A technique in which the software is divided into various distinct modules.]
Notes:
Modularization is a technique in software engineering where the software is divided into separate sub-programs or modules. Each module is a self-contained unit that contributes to the total functionality of software. It enhances the overall manageability of software, increases reuse, and improves comprehensibility. It fosters collaborative development as multiple developers can work on different modules simultaneously.
26. Who is the father of Open Source Software?
[A] Richard Stallman
[B] Noumen
[C] Ven Alley
[D] Bill Gates
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Correct Answer: A [Richard Stallman]
Notes:
In 1983, Richard Stallman launched the GNU Project to write a complete operating system free from constraints on use of its source code.
27. How many phases does a compiler has?
[A] 3
[B] 5
[C] 7
[D] 8
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Correct Answer: D [8]
Notes:
The compilation process is a sequence of various phases. Each phase takes input from its previous stage, has its own representation of source program, and feeds its output to the next phase of the compiler. There are around 8 phases in a compiler.
28. Which of the following has the shell as an exclusive feature?
[A] DOS
[B] UNIX
[C] System Software
[D] Linux
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Correct Answer: B [UNIX]
Notes:
Unix is a family of multitasking, multiuser computer operating systems. The main features of UNIX include multitasking and portability capabilities.
29. Which of the following is necessary for an application software to be used ?
[A] Money
[B] Antivirus
[C] Software Engineering
[D] Software License
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Correct Answer: D [Software License]
Notes:
A software license is a legal instrument governing the use or redistribution of software. A software license grants the permission to use one or more copies of software in ways where such a use would otherwise potentially constitute copyright infringement of the software owner’s exclusive right.
30. Who among the following invented the FORTRAN language?
[A] J.W.Backus
[B] Steff Warner
[C] Von Neuman
[D] All of the Above
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Correct Answer: A [J.W.Backus]
Notes:
John Warner Backus was an American computer scientist. He invented and implemented FORTRAN which is the first widely used high- level programming language. He was the inventor of the Backus–Naur form (BNF).
