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
631
Which of the following is a "program group" in Windows?
Answer:
Accessories
Accessories is a program group in Windows that includes basic applications like Notepad, Calculator, and Paint.
632
Underlined text, like file or folder names, is typically called a:
Answer:
Hyperlink
Underlined text often serves as a hyperlink in graphical interfaces, leading to another location or document.
633
Allocating a program to the smallest available space in memory is called:
Answer:
Best-fit
The best-fit memory allocation algorithm searches for the smallest free memory block that is large enough to hold the process.
634
Windows XP is best described as:
Answer:
Operating System
Windows XP is a version of Microsoft’s operating system for computers.
635
Which of the following is NOT a recognized process state?
Answer:
Finished
Standard process states are New, Ready, Running, Waiting, and Terminated; "Finished" is not typically used.
636
A(n) __ is software that manages a computer’s resources, starts the computer, manages programs, memory, and coordinates tasks between input/output devices.
Answer:
Operating system (OS)
The OS is system software that controls hardware, software, and user interaction.
637
Information on a hard disk is commonly backed up using which of the following?
Answer:
CD-ROM
Although backup can be performed using magnetic tape and floppy disks as well, CD-ROMs are frequently used for backing up important data from hard drives due to their reliability and storage capacity.
638
Hyper-threading (HT) technology is associated with:
Answer:
Processor
Hyper-threading is a technology in some processors that allows each core to process multiple threads simultaneously for improved performance.
639
The maximum size allowed for a write file depends on:
Answer:
The amount of memory in your computer
How large a file can be written or saved is primarily limited by the storage capacity and available memory (RAM and disk space) of the computer.
640
As part of the POST (Power-On Self Test) process, the test of essential peripherals is checked against hardware configuration stored in:
Answer:
The hard drive
Configuration details for hardware needed during POST are stored in the CMOS chip, which retains system settings like hardware configuration.