Computer Science/IT MCQs
Topic Notes: Computer Science/IT
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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
1391
Which of the following is a common concern or potential disadvantage of using open-source software?
Answer:
Lack of dedicated, official customer support.
While community support is often excellent, open-source projects may lack the formal, guaranteed support channels and service-level agreements that businesses can get when they purchase proprietary software.
1392
The ability for different open-source components to be combined to create a new software solution is a benefit of its:
Answer:
Modularity and interoperability
Because open-source software is not locked into a single vendor's ecosystem, its components are often designed to work well together, allowing developers to build complex systems by combining best-of-breed tools.
1393
Which program converts all source code into machine code, producing an executable file?
Answer:
Compiler
A compiler translates entire source code into machine code before execution.
1394
What type of software would a graphic designer use to create digital art?
Answer:
Application Software
Software like Adobe Photoshop or GIMP is a specific application designed for the end-user task of creating and editing graphics.
1395
What kind of software is Mozilla Thunderbird?
Answer:
An email client
Thunderbird is a free and open-source desktop email client, news client, and chat client developed by the Mozilla Foundation.
1396
The human-readable instructions that a programmer writes are called:
Answer:
Source Code
Source code is the set of instructions written in a high-level programming language (like Python or C++) that a programmer creates to build a software application.
1397
The rules of a programming language are called its:
Answer:
Syntax
Syntax refers to the set of rules that defines the correct arrangement of symbols in a programming language.
1398
Which transforms one interface into another?
Answer:
Software
Software can adapt one interface to work with another through compatibility layers.
1399
What type of software acts as the intermediary between computer hardware and application software?
Answer:
System Software
System software is designed to operate and control the computer's hardware and provide a platform for running application software. It includes the operating system, device drivers, and utility programs, all of which work together to manage the computer's basic functions.
1400
in which language is source program written:__________?
Answer:
High level
A source program is written by a programmer in a high-level language, which uses English-like words and syntax (like Python, Java, or C++) that are easier for humans to read, write, and understand compared to low-level machine code.