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
391
The special database storing information about a computer’s users, programs, and hardware is called what?
Answer:
Windows Registry
The Windows Registry stores system settings, hardware configurations, and user preferences.
392
Software written to intentionally harm, infiltrate, or disrupt computer operations is generally termed:
Answer:
Malware
Malware is a collective term for software such as viruses, trojans, worms, and ransomware created for malicious purposes.
393
What does MIPS stand for in computing?
Answer:
Million Instructions per Second
MIPS is a measure of computer processor speed, indicating how many million instructions the CPU can process each second.
394
Which type of operating system is used in a client-server architecture?
Answer:
Network operating system
In a client-server architecture, a network operating system is used to manage the resources of the server and provide them to the clients.
395
Which of these is NOT a Windows startup mode?
Answer:
Turbo Mode
Turbo Mode is not a Windows startup mode; Safe Mode, Normal Mode, and Command Prompt are.
396
The core of the operating system is called the:
Answer:
Kernel
The kernel is the central part of the operating system that manages the system's resources.
397
The abbreviation 'www' means _____.
Answer:
World Wide Web
'www' stands for World Wide Web, which is the system of interlinked hypertext documents accessed via the internet.
398
What is the purpose of the `-i` option for the `cp` command in Linux or macOS?
Answer:
To prompt before overwriting an existing file
The `-i` (interactive) option for the `cp` command will cause it to ask for confirmation before overwriting an existing file.
399
The primary business and competitive advantage of information technology comes from:
Answer:
The capabilities of software and the value of the information acquired and used
True value from IT is realized through how effectively software is used to generate, process, and utilize information for competitive advantage.
400
Netscape Navigator is a:
Answer:
Browser
Netscape Navigator is an early web browser used to access internet pages.