Computer Quiz 118

1. Which of the following converts all the statements in a program in the single batch and the resulting collection of instructions is placed in a new file
a. Compiler
b. Interpreter
c. Converter
d. Instruction

2. A program that generally has more user-friendly interface than a DBMS is called a
a. Front end
b. Repository
c. Back end
d. Form

3. When you install a new program on your computer, it is typically added to the --- menu
a. All programs
b. Select programs
c. Start programs
d. Desktop programs

4. Which of the following contains information about a single ‘entity’ in the database like a person, place, event, or thing
a. Query
b. Form
c. Record
d. Table

5. Which of the following is not a function of the control unit
a. Read instructions
b. Execute instructions
c. Interpret instructions
d. Direct operations

6. The time it takes a device to locate data and instructions and make them available to the CPU is known as
a. Clock speed
b. A processing cycle
c. CPU speed
d. Access time

7. --- controls the way in which the computer system functions and provides a means by which users can interact with the computer
a. The platform
b. The operating system
c. Application software
d. The motherboard

8. --- is the process of dividing he disk into tracks and sectors
a. Tracking
b. Formatting
c. Crashing
d. Allotting

9. Which of the following is the largest unit of storage
a. GB
b. KB
c. MB
d. TB

10. The blinking symbol on the computer screen is called the
a. Mouse
b. Logo
c. Hand
d. Cursor

ANSWERS

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