Mscit Theory No 2.System Software/Unit

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Having just started taking your course on software development you are expected to know some key words you will use on a regular basis. Take up the quiz below and see how well you have understood them so far. All the best and keep revising after each class.

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1.

Starting or restarting a computer is called ____the syatem .
- A.
  
  Multitasking
- B.
  
  Booting
- C.
  
  Copying
- D.
  
  Pasting
2.

GUI stands for _______________ .
- A.
  
  Graphical User Interest
- B.
  
  Graphic User Interface
- C.
  
  Graphical User Interface
- D.
  
  Graphical Union Interface
3.

Popular network operating syatems to run more than one application at a time .
- A.
  
  Multitasking
- B.
  
  Booting
- C.
  
  Copying
- D.
  
  Pasting
4.

________ are used to store data and programs .
- A.
  
  Icons
- B.
  
  Recycle Bin
- C.
  
  Menus
- D.
  
  File
5.

___ is one popular and free version of the UNIX operating syatems .
- A.
  
  Linux
- B.
  
  Windows
- C.
  
  Internet
- D.
  
  DOS
6.

______ is the process of restarting a computer without turning off the power .
- A.
  
  First Boot
- B.
  
  Restart Boot
- C.
  
  Warm Boot
- D.
  
  Cold Boot
7.

_____ is a collection of several separate troublehooting utilities .
- A.
  
  Norton utilities
- B.
  
  Backup
- C.
  
  Uninstall
- D.
  
  All of these
8.

In paint , you can save your picture in the following formats , EXCAPT
- A.
  
  BMP
- B.
  
  AVI
- C.
  
  JPEG
- D.
  
  GIF
9.

Norton system works is a _____
- A.
  
  Utility suite
- B.
  
  Web service
- C.
  
  Operating system
- D.
  
  Troubleshooting program
10.

In windows operating system _______ is a power-saving state .
- A.
  
  Lock
- B.
  
  Restart
- C.
  
  Log off
- D.
  
  Sleep
11.

____ is controlled by a mouse and changes shape depending upon its current function

Discuss
- A.
  
  Icon
- B.
  
  Menus
- C.
  
  Help
- D.
  
  Pointer
12.

A computers ablity to notepad and paint applications at a time is called as ________ .

Discuss
- A.
  
  Booting
- B.
  
  Multitasking
- C.
  
  Copying
- D.
  
  Pasting
13.

To reduce the size of the file , you need _____ program .
- A.
  
  File Compression
- B.
  
  Backup
- C.
  
  Uninstall
- D.
  
  Antivirus
14.

Another name for the cursor is the _____ .
- A.
  
  Mouse
- B.
  
  Clicker
- C.
  
  Insertion point
- D.
  
  None of these
15.

_____ are also known as service programs .
- A.
  
  Utilities Utilities
- B.
  
  Device Drivers
- C.
  
  Desktop
- D.
  
  OS
16.

GUI stands for Guide User Interface .
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  Flase
17.

Utilities are also known as Service programs .
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  Flase
18.

You cannot open paint and world pad application at a time .
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  Flase
19.

Times New Roman , Comic sans and calibri are called ______ .
- A.
  
  Shapes
- B.
  
  Fonts
- C.
  
  Variations
- D.
  
  Objects
20.

Using paint , you set the current picture as a desktop background .
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  Flase
21.

Starting or restarting a computer is called multitasking the system .True
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  FALSE
22.

You cannot print picture created in paint application
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
23.

Without any operating system , you can create letter using MS Word
- A.
  
  FALSE
- B.
  
  True
24.

Each track is divide into wedge -shaped sections called sectors .
- A.
  
  FALSE
- B.
  
  True
25.

What type of program is displayed in the given image ?
- A.
  
  Utilities
- B.
  
  Languages
- C.
  
  Hardware
- D.
  
  Cleanup
26.

You can store your files and folders in the given image
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  Flase
27.

The given image is an example of system hardware
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  Flase
28.

Starting or restarting a computer is called booting the system .
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  Flase
29.

In windows 7 , you cannot change computer's theme and sounds scheme .
- A.
  
  False
- B.
  
  True
30.

In windows operating system, the options given in reference image are displayed afterclicking on _____ button
- A.
  
  Home
- B.
  
  Office
- C.
  
  Shut Down
- D.
  
  None of these
31.

A file Created using notepad is stored with the extension _______
- A.
  
  .txt
- B.
  
  .docx
- C.
  
  .png
- D.
  
  .jpg
32.

On the task bar the time is shown in the …….?
- A.
  
  Scroll bar
- B.
  
  Notification area or System Tray
- C.
  
  Desktop
- D.
  
  Start menu
33.

The given image is an example of system hardware.
- A.
  
  TRUE
- B.
  
  FALSE
34.

In paint you can save your picture in the following formats.
- A.
  
  GIF
- B.
  
  JPEG
- C.
  
  PNG
- D.
  
  BMP
35.

You can not open paint and Word pad application at a time.
- A.
  
  TRUE
- B.
  
  FALSE
36.

Utilities are also known as service programs.
- A.
  
  TRUE
- B.
  
  FALES
37.

GUL stands for guide user interface.
- A.
  
  TRUE
- B.
  
  FALES
38.

In windows operating system is a power saving state.
- A.
  
  LOCK
- B.
  
  RESTART
- C.
  
  LOG OFF
- D.
  
  SLEEP
39.

Times New Roman Comic sans and calibri are called
- A.
  
  SHAPES
- B.
  
  OBJECT
- C.
  
  FONTS
- D.
  
  VARIATIONS
40.

Are used to store data and programs.
- A.
  
  ICONS
- B.
  
  RECYCLE BIN
- C.
  
  MENUS
- D.
  
  FILE
41.

Microprocessor is often called a CPU.
- A.
  
  TRUE
- B.
  
  FALSE
42.

Capacity of a storage device is usually measured in terms of bytes
- A.
  
  TRUE
- B.
  
  FALSE
43.

The internal memory of the computer is present on the Motherboard in the form of chips.
- A.
  
  TRUE
- B.
  
  FALSE
44.

Which of the following components is used to store data?
- A.
  
  CPU
- B.
  
  MEMORY
- C.
  
  INPUT DEVICE
- D.
  
  OUTPUT DEVICE
45.

System Unit is also known as the system cabinet or chassis
- A.
  
  TRUE
- B.
  
  FALSE
46.

Data stored in Flash RAM does not get erased even when power to the computer is switched off
- A.
  
  TRUE
- B.
  
  FALSE
47.

Notebook system units are often called as Laptops
- A.
  
  TRUE
- B.
  
  FALSE
48.

Tablet PCs are highly portable devices that support the use of a stylus or pen to input commands and data.
- A.
  
  TRUE
- B.
  
  FALSE
49.

Desktop PCs are highly portable devices that support the use of a stylus or pen to input commands and data.
- A.
  
  TRUE
- B.
  
  FALSE
50.

Desktop, notebook, tablet PC and handheld are four types of system units.
- A.
  
  TRUE
- B.
  
  FALSE
51.

In parallel port data is transmitted one byte after another
- A.
  
  TRUE
- B.
  
  FALSE
52.

Data transfer through a serial port is faster than that of a parallel port
- A.
  
  TRUE
- B.
  
  FALSE
53.

Each 0 and 1 in the binary numbering system is called a bit .
- A.
  
  TRUE
- B.
  
  FALSE
54.

Bits are combined into groups of eight called Bytes.
- A.
  
  TRUE
- B.
  
  FALSE
55.

Data and instructions are represented electronically with a binary, or two-state numbering system.
- A.
  
  TRUE
- B.
  
  FALSE
56.

The internal memory of the computer is present on the motherboard in the form of chips .
- A.
  
  TRUE
- B.
  
  FALSE
57.

Connection point for small specialized electronic parts called chips are provided by ____
- A.
  
  Chips
- B.
  
  Bays
- C.
  
  Sockets
- D.
  
  Slots
58.

________ type of signal created by our voices .
- A.
  
  Hybrid
- B.
  
  Di-Hybrid
- C.
  
  Analog
- D.
  
  Digital
59.

The smallest unit in a digital system is a ____
- A.
  
  Character
- B.
  
  Text
- C.
  
  Mega Byte
- D.
  
  Bit
60.

The ______tells the ret of the computer how to carry out a programs instructions.
- A.
  
  System Unit
- B.
  
  Motherboard
- C.
  
  Control unit
- D.
  
  ALU
61.

The system board is also known as the main board or motherboard .
- A.
  
  TRUE
- B.
  
  FALSE
62.

Data stored in ROM is only there while the power is on .
- A.
  
  TRUE
- B.
  
  FALSE
63.

ALU performs two types of operations, Arithmetic and logical .
- A.
  
  TRUE
- B.
  
  FALSE
64.

Which of the following statement is valid ?
- A.
  
  1KB=1000 bytes
- B.
  
  1KB=1024 bytes
- C.
  
  1MB=1000 kilobytes
- D.
  
  1MB=1024 bytes
65.

Notebook System units are often called as _____
- A.
  
  Mid range
- B.
  
  Laptop
- C.
  
  Desktop
- D.
  
  PDA
66.

______is also known as the system cabinet or chassis
- A.
  
  System Unit
- B.
  
  Keyboard
- C.
  
  Floppy
- D.
  
  Monitor
67.

Which of the following is a data processing unit ?
- A.
  
  Floppy
- B.
  
  Hard Disk
- C.
  
  CPU
- D.
  
  RAM
68.

Data stored in this type of memory cannot be changed
- A.
  
  Virtual memory
- B.
  
  RAM
- C.
  
  Flash memory
- D.
  
  ROM
69.

Central processing unit is combination of _______
- A.
  
  Control and storage
- B.
  
  Arithmetic logic and input unit
- C.
  
  Control and output unit
- D.
  
  Arithmetic logic and control unit
70.

Which operation is not performed by computer
- A.
  
  Processing
- B.
  
  Understanding
- C.
  
  Inputting
- D.
  
  Controlling
71.

Which of the following is the highest unit of memory ?
- A.
  
  Gigabytes
- B.
  
  Bytes
- C.
  
  Megabytes
- D.
  
  Kilobytes
72.

Which among the following is smallest in size ?
- A.
  
  PDA System Unit
- B.
  
  Notebooks System Unit
- C.
  
  Desktop System Unit
- D.
  
  Tablet PC's
73.

A 32-bit word computer can access ___ bytes at a time .
- A.
  
  8
- B.
  
  16
- C.
  
  4
- D.
  
  32
74.

There are basically 2 types of memory .
- A.
  
  Primary and secondary
- B.
  
  Permanent and temporary
- C.
  
  Secondary and tertiary
- D.
  
  CD and DVD
75.

Random access memory (RAM) is ____________
- A.
  
  Temporary
- B.
  
  Permanent
- C.
  
  Flash
- D.
  
  Smart
76.

ROM means read only memory
- A.
  
  TRUE
- B.
  
  FALSE
77.

RAM , ROM and CMOS are three types of memory chips .
- A.
  
  TRUE
- B.
  
  FALSE
78.

Sockets, slots and bus lines are components of the system board .
- A.
  
  TRUE
- B.
  
  FALSE
79.

_________ type of signal created by our voices .
- A.
  
  Hybrid
- B.
  
  Di-Hybrid
- C.
  
  Analog
- D.
  
  Digital
80.

ROM stands for
- A.
  
  Ring only memory
- B.
  
  Read only memory
- C.
  
  Ring oval memory
- D.
  
  Raw object memory

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