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Software & OS Computer MCQ

24 Software & OS Computer questions, in 2 sets of up to 20. Practise with the answer and explanation after each question, or take a set as a timed test. Questions are in English and Hindi.

Set 1Set 2

Sample questions

The first questions of Set 1. Open the set to answer them and see the explanations.

  1. Q1.Which of the following are computer languages? 1. Cobra 2. Python 3. Squirrel 4. Java Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

    • A) Only 1 and 2
    • B) Only 3 and 4
    • C) Only 1, 2 and 3
    • D) All of the above

  2. Q2.__________ is the computer program that would convert an assembly language to the machine language.

    • A) Interpreter
    • B) Compiler
    • C) Comparator
    • D) Assembler

  3. Q3.Which one of the following is not an application software?

    • A) Spreadsheet
    • B) AutoCAD
    • C) MS PowerPoint
    • D) Linker

  4. Q4.Which of the following computer languages is/are assembly language(s)? 1. Python 2. Java 3. x86 4. MIPS Select the answer using the codes given below:

    • A) 1 only
    • B) 2 and 3 only
    • C) 3 and 4 only
    • D) 1 and 3 and 4

  5. Q5.Which one of the following is NOT a characteristic of flash memory?

    • A) It is an ultraviolet erasable programmable ROM.
    • B) It is an electrically erasable programmable ROM.
    • C) It retains data without power.
    • D) It is a non-volatile memory.

  6. Q6.Which one of the following statements is NOT correct with regard to the UNIX operating system?

    • A) It is written in C.
    • B) It is portable to a variety of computers.
    • C) It is a multi-user operating system.
    • D) It cannot be time-shared by several users.

  7. Q7.Which of the following is not an Operating System?

    • A) Microsoft Office
    • B) Linux
    • C) Windows
    • D) Unix

  8. Q8.Which language uses the symbolic representation of machine codes needed to program a particular processor or processor family?

    • A) Machine Language
    • B) Assembly Language
    • C) High-Level Language
    • D) All of the above

  9. Q9.Which of the following statements about DHRUV64 is/are correct? 1. It is the third chip fabricated under the DIR-V Programme with an overall aim to enable the creation of microprocessors for India. 2. It is India's first homegrown 1.0 GHz, 64-bit dual-core microprocessor. Select the answer using the code given below:

    • A) 1 only
    • B) 2 only
    • C) Both 1 and 2
    • D) Neither 1 nor 2

  10. Q10.Which one among the following tasks is NOT carried out by an operating system?

    • A) To link a program with the subroutines it references
    • B) To manage data transfer to and from peripherals
    • C) To allocate memory for storing programs
    • D) To provide a layered, user-friendly interface
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