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
2401
Which of the following software types is essential for a computer to function at a basic level?
Answer:
Operating System
Without an operating system (system software), a computer cannot manage its hardware, load programs, or provide a user interface. It is the most fundamental software required for operation.
2402
A subscription-based software model (like Adobe Creative Cloud or Microsoft 365) means:
Answer:
The user pays a recurring fee (monthly or yearly) to access the software.
The Software as a Service (SaaS) or subscription model requires users to pay a regular fee to maintain their license and access to the software. If payments stop, access is typically revoked.
2403
What type of software is QuickTime?
Answer:
Media Player
QuickTime is a multimedia framework developed by Apple, capable of handling various formats of digital video, picture, sound, panoramic images, and interactivity. It functions as a media player for playing these file types.
2404
What type of software is a “printer driver”?
Answer:
Utility Software
A printer driver is a type of utility software that acts as a translator between the operating system and the printer. It converts the data to be printed into a format that the specific printer can understand. While it is part of the overall system software, 'utility' is a more specific and accurate classification.
2405
Which term refers to a unit that combines data and functionality?
Answer:
Object
An object encapsulates both data and the methods that manipulate the data in object-oriented programming.
2406
A linker, which combines object files into a single executable file, is a type of:
Answer:
System Software (Utility)
A linker is a system utility program that is essential for the software development process but is not a direct end-user application.
2407
What is the primary role of a device driver?
Answer:
To allow the operating system to communicate with a specific hardware device.
A device driver is a specialized type of system software that acts as a translator between the operating system and a hardware component like a printer, graphics card, or mouse.
2408
What common technique attempts to save time and energy by reducing redundant work in object-oriented programming?
Answer:
Reuse of code
Code reuse is a technique where existing code is used in new projects to save time and avoid redundancy.
2409
Identify the invalid MS Office version from the given options.
Answer:
Office Vista
Microsoft Office versions are typically named after their release year (e.g., Office 2003, Office 2007, Office 2010). 'Vista' was the name of a Microsoft Windows operating system, not a version of the MS Office suite.
2410
A file with ready-made styles for presentations is called a:
Answer:
Template
Templates are predesigned files containing styles and layouts for presentations.