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
1491
A file compression tool like WinZip or 7-Zip is classified as:
Answer:
Utility Software
File compression tools are utilities designed to perform a specific maintenance or management task—in this case, reducing file sizes. They help manage computer resources (disk space) more effectively.
1492
Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and Apple Pages are all examples of what type of software?
Answer:
Word processing software
These applications are designed primarily for creating, editing, and formatting text-based documents like letters, reports, and essays.
1493
What type of software is Microsoft Word classified as?
Answer:
Application
Application software consists of programs designed to perform specific tasks for end-users. Microsoft Word is a word processing program, which is a type of application software used for creating, editing, and formatting text documents.
1494
C, BASIC, COBOL, and Java are examples of:
Answer:
Computer languages
These are programming languages used to write software.
1495
Software that makes its source code available to the public for use, modification, and distribution is called:
Answer:
Open-Source Software
The defining characteristic of open-source software is the public availability of its source code, allowing for community collaboration and transparency.
1496
Which software would be most suitable for creating a slide show for a business meeting?
Answer:
Microsoft PowerPoint
PowerPoint is a presentation software designed specifically for creating and delivering slide shows with text, images, charts, and multimedia content.
1497
When an object can take many forms, it is said to have what?
Answer:
Polymorphism
Polymorphism allows the same interface to represent different underlying forms or data types in object-oriented programming.
1498
What category of software does 'Disk Cleanup' fall under?
Answer:
System maintenance utility
Disk Cleanup is a utility program included in Microsoft Windows, designed to free up disk space on a computer's hard drive. It falls under the category of system maintenance utilities, which are programs that help manage, maintain, and optimize the computer system.
1499
What is the primary purpose of communication software like Slack or Microsoft Teams?
Answer:
To facilitate real-time collaboration and messaging within groups.
These applications are collaboration platforms that provide tools like chat, video conferencing, and file sharing to help teams work together effectively.
1500
Which of the following is usually NOT included in a basic office software package?
Answer:
File manager
A basic office software suite typically includes a word processor, a spreadsheet program, and presentation software. While some may include a database program or an image editor, a dedicated file manager is part of the operating system itself, not the office package.