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
921
In the context of email, BCC means:
Answer:
Blind Carbon Copy
BCC allows you to send a copy of an email to recipients without revealing their addresses to others in the message.
922
Linux is a (n) ....... operating system
Answer:
Open source
Linux is distributed as open-source software, allowing users to freely modify and share its source code.
923
At the end of your working day, which shutdown option should you use?
Answer:
Shut Down
Shutting down powers off the computer completely and is the proper way to end usage for the day.
924
Which of the following directs a computer on how to utilize its hardware and resources?
Answer:
Operating system
The operating system is fundamental software that manages all hardware and software resources.
925
Which of the following is not available on the Ruler of MS Word screen?
Answer:
Center Indent
** The Ruler in MS Word shows left, right, and first line/hanging indents, as well as tab stops, but there is no "Center Indent".
926
If a program is larger than available RAM, it can still run if the OS supports:
Answer:
Virtual memory
Virtual memory is an OS feature that allows a computer to compensate for shortages of physical memory by temporarily transferring pages of data from RAM to disk storage.
927
Which of these is not a manufacturer of microprocessors?
Answer:
Microsoft
Microsoft develops software, not microprocessors; companies like Intel, IBM, and AMD produce processors.
928
Linus Torvalds developed which of the following systems?
Answer:
LINUX
Linus Torvalds, a Finnish-American software engineer, is the creator and, historically, the principal developer of the Linux kernel. The Linux kernel is the foundation of the Linux operating system and many other operating systems like Android.
929
Which command is used to copy a file in a Linux or macOS terminal?
Answer:
cp
The `cp` command is used to copy files and directories.
930
The act of joining two or more strings together is called:
Answer:
Concatenation
Concatenation is the process of linking strings end-to-end to form a single longer string.