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
691
What result is obtained after processing raw data?
Answer:
Information
Information is the outcome generated when raw data is systematically processed and organized, making it meaningful and useful.
692
The "Dock" is a feature of the graphical user interface of which operating system?
Answer:
macOS
The Dock is a prominent feature of the graphical user interface of macOS. It is used to launch applications and to switch between running applications.
693
Which of the following is not a font style?
Answer:
Bold
** Bold, Italics, and Regular are font styles; Superscript is a text effect/formatting.
694
What is the main advantage of a distributed operating system?
Answer:
All of the above
Distributed operating systems offer several advantages, including increased reliability, enhanced performance, and resource sharing.
695
How many function keys does a modern keyboard typically have?
Answer:
12
Modern computer keyboards generally have 12 function keys, labeled F1 through F12.
696
The bar that shows available options, open programs, and running background applications, allowing you to quickly switch between them, is called:
Answer:
Task bar
The taskbar appears at the bottom of the desktop and helps users manage and move between running applications, as well as checking system status and launching programs.
697
A character used to represent one or more unknown characters in file searching is called a:
Answer:
Wildcard character
Wildcard characters (like * and ?) are used to substitute for unknown characters when searching for files.
698
The "Terminal" in macOS and Linux is an example of a:
Answer:
Command-line interface
The Terminal provides a command-line interface to the operating system.
699
What is the computer-assisted approach used to record and examine existing or proposed systems called?
Answer:
Data flow
Data flow analysis documents the movement and processing of data within systems, helping to record and analyze how information flows in real or hypothetical setups.
700
"Ctrl + Home" is used to
Answer:
Moves the cursor to the beginning of Document
** Ctrl + Home moves the cursor to the very start (top) of the document.