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
21
When sharing data in Office, the ______ document is the document in which the data was first entered.
Answer:
source
** The "source" document contains the original data that may be linked or embedded in another (destination) document.
22
In Microsoft Windows, what is the graphical background pattern on the desktop called?
Answer:
Wall paper
The wallpaper is the image or pattern displayed as the desktop background behind icons and open windows.
23
What is the difference between an absolute path and a relative path?
Answer:
An absolute path starts from the root directory, while a relative path starts from the current directory
An absolute path specifies the location of a file or directory from the root of the file system, while a relative path specifies the location relative to the current working directory.
24
What is the latest version of Microsoft Windows listed here?
Answer:
Windows 10
Of the options provided, Windows 10 is the most recent official release.
25
When you cut or copy text or an image, where is it temporarily stored?
Answer:
Clipboard
The clipboard is a special memory area used to temporarily hold text or images that have been cut or copied, waiting to be pasted elsewhere.
26
The latest versions of Mac OS are based on which operating system?
Answer:
Unix
Modern Mac OS (macOS) is built upon a Unix foundation, providing advanced security and stability.
27
What is the purpose of a file allocation table (FAT)?
Answer:
To keep track of the free and allocated blocks in the file system
A file allocation table (FAT) is a table that an operating system maintains on a hard disk that provides a map of the clusters that a file has been stored in.
28
The concept of spooling is used for:
Answer:
Managing I/O devices
Spooling is a process in which data is temporarily held to be used and executed by a device, program or the system. It is used for devices such as printers that are slow.
29
What mode should you use to resume your computer from where it was turned off?
Answer:
Hibernate Mode
Hibernate stores session data to disk before shutdown for later restoration.
30
Which icon in the printer window is used to install a printer driver?
Answer:
Add printer wizard
The "Add printer wizard" icon initiates the process to install and configure a new printer driver in Windows.