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
1141
Which feature helps you insert the contents of the Clipboard as text without any formatting?
Answer:
Paste Special
** "Paste Special" allows you to paste content as plain text, stripping all formatting from the original source.
1142
General purpose computers can perform a variety of functions when you change their ______.
Answer:
Program
By altering the program or software, a general purpose computer can adapt to many different tasks.
1143
What is meant by a portable program?
Answer:
Platform-independent software
Portable programs are designed to work across different hardware or software environments without requiring modifications.
1144
What best describes a spooler?
Answer:
Program that coordinates the print jobs that are waiting to process
A spooler is a program that manages the flow and processing of print jobs.
1145
The programs or instructions that are part of a computer system are referred to as _____.
Answer:
Software
Software refers to all the programs and instructions that allow hardware to perform specific tasks.
1146
Which type of software is best for designing and laying out complex documents like newsletters and brochures?
Answer:
Desktop publishing
Desktop publishing software is tailored for creating and formatting complex printed materials such as brochures and newsletters.
1147
The component that tells the computer how to use its parts is:
Answer:
Operating system
The operating system manages hardware and software resources and instructs the computer on how to use them.
1148
The "Registry" is a hierarchical database that stores low-level settings for which operating system?
Answer:
Windows
The Windows Registry is a database of information, settings, options, and other values for software and hardware installed on all versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems.
1149
What is the full form of NTFS?
Answer:
New Technology File System
NTFS stands for New Technology File System, which is a standard file system developed by Microsoft for its Windows operating systems.
1150
The maximum data a disk can store is referred to as its:
Answer:
Storage capacity
Storage capacity is the term for the total amount of data a disk can hold.