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
531
Which of the following is true regarding page orientation of a document?
Answer:
Page Orientation can be changed at any time
** The page orientation (Portrait/Landscape) can be changed at any time, even after typing content.
532
Which files are essential for running MS DOS?
Answer:
All of above
The three main system files required for MS-DOS to operate are COMMAND.COM, IO.SYS, and MSDOS.SYS.
533
What is the purpose of a file system's boot sector?
Answer:
To contain the code that is executed when the computer boots up
The boot sector is a special sector on a hard disk or other storage device that contains the code that is loaded into memory and executed when the computer is turned on.
534
Which language must a browser interpret to display content from the World Wide Web?
Answer:
HTML
Browsers primarily read and render HTML (Hypertext Markup Language), which structures web page content for users.
535
When Word flags a possible spelling or grammar error, it also changes the mark on the Spelling and Grammar Status icon to a _____.
Answer:
red X
** A red X indicates a flagged spelling or grammar error.
536
What is the maximum file size supported by FAT32?
Answer:
4 GB
One of the main limitations of FAT32 is that it can only support files up to 4 GB in size.
537
Which program is the first to execute when a computer starts?
Answer:
Operating system
The operating system bootstraps all computer operations upon startup.
538
When should you use the Sleep option?
Answer:
You are stepping away for a short time and want to resume work quickly
Sleep mode saves your session and reduces power usage, letting you return to your work quickly.
539
You should choose the Sleep option when
Answer:
You are leaving for a very short time and want to resume your work shortly
The Sleep mode is ideal when you intend to step away briefly and want to quickly resume work without fully shutting down.
540
Which of the following is a file system commonly used by modern Windows operating systems?
Answer:
NTFS
The New Technology File System (NTFS) is the primary file system used in Microsoft's Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows NT operating systems.