All Categories MCQs
Topic Notes: All Categories
General Description
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
2251
Which of the following issues results in an exception?
Answer:
A run-time error
Exceptions are events that occur during the execution of a program (run-time) that disrupt the normal flow of instructions, such as division by zero or file not found.
2252
What is a "silent update"?
Answer:
An update that is installed in the background without requiring user interaction.
Many modern applications, like web browsers, use silent or automatic updates to ensure users are always on the latest and most secure version without having to manually approve each small patch.
2253
What category of software does Microsoft Power Point belong to?
Answer:
Multimedia software
Microsoft PowerPoint is primarily used for creating presentations, which often incorporate a combination of different media types such as text, images, sound, and video. This integration of various media elements classifies it as multimedia software.
2254
A screen saver program can be classified as a type of:
Answer:
Utility Software
Historically, screen savers had the utility function of preventing screen burn-in. Today, they are often considered system utilities for personalization and minor security (locking the screen).
2255
A set of programs that help a computer monitor itself and work efficiently is called:
Answer:
System software
System software manages the computer’s core functions and hardware coordination.
2256
Which keyword cannot be used with ‘virtual’?
Answer:
Constructor
Constructors cannot be declared virtual in C++.
2257
What is "Shareware"?
Answer:
Software that is distributed for free on a trial basis, with a fee for continued use.
Shareware is a "try before you buy" model. Users can try the software for a limited time or with limited functionality, after which they must pay to unlock the full version or continue using it.
2258
Antivirus software performs a system function (protection) and is therefore classified as:
Answer:
Utility Software
Antivirus programs are utilities because they are focused on the maintenance and security of the computer system itself, rather than on a productive task for the user.
2259
A computer program that translates one program instructions at a time into machine language is called a/an___________?
Answer:
Interpreter
An interpreter translates and executes source code line by line. Unlike a compiler, which translates the entire program into a machine-code file before execution, an interpreter processes the program incrementally at runtime.
2260
What is the primary function of Adobe Acrobat Reader?
Answer:
To view, print, and annotate PDF (Portable Document Format) files.
Acrobat Reader is the global standard for reliably viewing and interacting with PDF documents. The free version is a viewer, while the paid "Pro" version allows for editing.