Computer Science/IT MCQs
Topic Notes: Computer Science/IT
MCQs and preparation resources for competitive exams, covering important concepts, past papers, and detailed explanations.
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
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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.
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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.
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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.