Computer Science - IT MCQs
Topic Notes: Computer Science - IT
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Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
1251
What is meant by a portable program?
Answer:
Platform-independent software
Portable programs are designed to work across different hardware or software environments without requiring modifications.
1252
What best describes a spooler?
Answer:
Program that coordinates the print jobs that are waiting to process
A spooler is a program that manages the flow and processing of print jobs.
1253
The programs or instructions that are part of a computer system are referred to as _____.
Answer:
Software
Software refers to all the programs and instructions that allow hardware to perform specific tasks.
1254
Which type of software is best for designing and laying out complex documents like newsletters and brochures?
Answer:
Desktop publishing
Desktop publishing software is tailored for creating and formatting complex printed materials such as brochures and newsletters.
1255
The component that tells the computer how to use its parts is:
Answer:
Operating system
The operating system manages hardware and software resources and instructs the computer on how to use them.
1256
The "Registry" is a hierarchical database that stores low-level settings for which operating system?
Answer:
Windows
The Windows Registry is a database of information, settings, options, and other values for software and hardware installed on all versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems.
1257
What is the full form of NTFS?
Answer:
New Technology File System
NTFS stands for New Technology File System, which is a standard file system developed by Microsoft for its Windows operating systems.
1258
The maximum data a disk can store is referred to as its:
Answer:
Storage capacity
Storage capacity is the term for the total amount of data a disk can hold.
1259
What is a Windows component specifically intended for organizing other components?
Answer:
Folder
Folders are used to organize files and subfolders efficiently within the Windows operating system.
1260
Scandisk is a utility that analyzes and repairs damage to:
Answer:
All of the above
Scandisk checks and repairs problems related to the File Allocation Table (FAT), physical storage sectors (clusters), and recovers or fixes lost clusters.