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Computer memory and software - Test Set 5

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  1. Question 1

    What is the category of software that enables word processing, database management, graphic manipulation and spreadsheet creation?
    1. Structure
    2. Application
    3. Framework
    4. System
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  2. Question 2

    In computer terminology, which of the following best describes a device driver?
    1. Hardware that allows the user to control the operating system
    2. Software that allows the user to control the operating system
    3. Hardware that allows interaction between peripheral devices and the operating system
    4. Software that allows interaction between peripheral devices and the operating system
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  3. Question 3

    The main purpose of _________ is to resolve references among files.
    1. linker
    2. antivirus
    3. loader
    4. text editor
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  4. Question 4

    A software program that adds functionality to your computer or help your computer perform better is called as
    1. specialised program
    2. utility program
    3. function program
    4. manufacturer program
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  5. Question 5

    Disk cleaner helps to free
    1. data
    2. information
    3. space
    4. recycle bin
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  6. Question 6

    Which type of computer application software is Quattro Pro?
    1. Word processing software
    2. Desktop publishing software
    3. Spreadsheet software
    4. Database software
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  7. Question 7

    What is the function of WinZip?
    1. This is an antivirus software
    2. It extracts smaller file from larger files
    3. It expands smaller files into a large file
    4. It compresses large files into a smaller file
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  8. Question 8

    CorelDraw is an example of_____________________.
    1. Desktop publishing software
    2. Database software
    3. Accounting software
    4. Spreadsheet software
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  9. Question 9

    Which of the following is a system software?
    1. Unix
    2. Graphics
    3. Linux
    4. macOS
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  10. Question 10

    GIMP is a/an_____________.
    1. Text editor
    2. Operating system
    3. Application software
    4. Diagnostic utility program
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  11. Question 11

    Which of the following software applications is not a part of Microsoft Office?
    1. PowerPoint
    2. Excel
    3. Word
    4. Acrobat Reader
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  12. Question 12

    The type of software used to perform tasks such as writing letters is called______________.
    1. GUI software
    2. application software
    3. utility software
    4. user needs software
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  13. Question 13

    What type of software is most useful for creating brochures, posters and newsletters?
    1. Spreadsheet software
    2. Multimedia authoring software
    3. Web authoring software
    4. Desktop publishing software
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  14. Question 14

    For which facility has the ‘e-Drishti’ software been launched?
    1. To monitor law and order by Home Minister
    2. To see punctuality of trains by the Railway Minister
    3. Night surveillance by soldiers on the border
    4. To monitor the implementation of schemes by the Prime Minister
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  15. Question 15

    Which type of application software would you use to track expenses and create a budget?
    1. Spreadsheet software
    2. Web browser
    3. Presentation software
    4. Database software
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  16. Question 16

    Which of the following is an example of application software?
    1. A programming language
    2. An operating system
    3. A web browser
    4. A word processor
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  17. Question 17

    Application software includes a variety of programs that are designed to meet the information processing needs of_________________.
    1. team leaders
    2. end users
    3. customers
    4. programmers
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  18. Question 18

    What is the term used for temporarily stored data?
    1. Method Data
    2. Pick Data
    3. Cache Data
    4. Tempo Data
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  19. Question 19

    Non-volatile memory is a type of computer memory, which can also retrieve stored information.
    1. Intermittent walking
    2. On walking
    3. Not operational
    4. Without processing
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  20. Question 20

    In computer terminology, what is the full form of RAM?
    1. Repeated Access Memory
    2. Regular Access Memory
    3. Random Access Memory
    4. Rapid Access Memory
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