Computer Software MCQ (Application Related Question)

Computer Software MCQ. Application related best objective multiple choice Questions and answers PDF for competitive exams.

1. Computer Software MCQ

1. Computer servers are used in applications.
(a) online reservation of tickets
(b) e-commerce
(c) tracking of consignments
(d) all of them
Ans. d

2. Your operating system will detect and install the appropriate device drivers for this type of device:
a) Plug and play
b) Plug and go
c) Plug and continue
d) Plug and commence
Ans. a

3. The component which makes a computer to work through commands is called _____.
(a) software (b) hardware
(c) malware (d) junkware
Ans. a

4. Software ______.
(a) consumes power through hardware
(b) is inferred through the working of hardware
(c) controls the hardware
(d) all of them
Ans. d

5. The component of computer which is not physically accessible, but can be realized through its
working is called _______.
(a) hardware (b) software
(c) RAM (d) port
Ans. b

6. ______ helps to hardware to produce output based on given input.
(a) Game port (b) software
(c) IEEE 1392 (d) SMPS
Ans. b

7. Operating system identifies and controls hardware in coordination with _____.
(a) power cable (b) mouse
(c) SMPS (d) BIOS
Ans. d

8. _______ schedules processor time in such a way as to allow the user to feel that may programs
are running at the same time.
(a) application software
(b) operating system
(c) virus
(d) malware
Ans. b

2. 9. ______ schedules processor time and handles concurrency and parallel processing using
multiple processor cores.
(a) application software
(b) virus
(c) malware
(d) operating system
Ans. d

10. ______ allots memory for each program and frees memory when it is no longer needed for a
program.
(a) application software
(b) virus
(c) malware
(d) operating system
Ans. d

11. The core of the operating system which controls all hardware and application software, but does
not directly interact with the users is called _____ .
(a) kernel (b) shell
(c) sap (d) None
Ans. a

12. A layer of application software available for the user to interact with operating system kernel is
called ______ .
(a) kernel (b) shell
(c) sap (d) heart
Ans. b

13. After inserting the Windows installation media (like CD, DVD or pen drive), ________ message
is displayed.
(a) Press any key to boot from CD/ DVD ...
(b) Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete
(c) Press left button of mouse
(d) Press centre button of mouse
Ans. a

14. When Windows loads during installation, _____ are to be chosen first.
(a) keyboard layout
(b) language selection for installation
(c) both a & b
(d) neither a nor b
Ans. c

15. When the menu for managing hard disk partitions is displayed, _______ options help to create,
delete and format partitions.
(a) New (b) Delete (c) Format (d) all of them
Ans. d

16. After choosing a suitable partition for installation of Windows, _______ .
(a) delete that partition (b) select that partition and press Next button
(c) press Ctrl+Alt+Delete (d) Switch off power supply
Ans. b

3. 17. Durign installation of Windows, the computer ______ after copying files, installing features.
(a) reboots
(b) keeps on processing
(c) keeps on beeping
(d) plays music
Ans. a

18. During installation of Windows, user names and passwords are entered ______ the operating
system gets fully ready.
(a) before
(b) after
(c) only after
(d) subsequent to
Ans. a

19. After completing installation of Windows, _______ are to be installed for making the computer
safe and productive.
(a) anti-virus
(b) Office package
(c) Adobe Reader and other application software packages
(d) all of them
Ans. d

20. Emulator is a program that
a) Permits one computer to execute the machine language instructions of another computer of a
different make
b) Which is not broken down into smaller units
c) Permits one computer to execute the machine language instructions of another computer same
make.
d) None of these
Ans. a

21. Disk operating system is referred for
a) DOS
b) Operating system which contains the disk-oriented commands and uses disk devices for
permanent storage
c) Both A and B
d) Heetson
Ans. c

22. A term means that the application software is priced separately from the computer hardware is
called
a) Unbundled
b) Bundled
c) Utility
d) None of these
Ans. a

23. Set of programs which consist of full set of documentation is termed as
a) database packages b) file packages
c) bus packages d) software packages
Ans. d

4. 24. Program which is used to control system is classified as
a) experimental program
b) system program
c) specialized program
d) Special program
Ans. b

25. Load address for the first word of the program is called
a) Linker address origin
b) Load address origin
c) Phase library
d) Absolute library
Ans. b

26. A display listing of program options which users can select, is called
a) Icons
b) Options
c) Selection
d) Menu
Ans. d

27. An inventory management program can assist with the
a) Distribution of inventory
b) Purchasing of inventory
c) Planning of inventory
d) All of these
Ans. d

28. Which of the following software can’t be categorized application software?
a) DBM
b) MS-DOS
c) Spreadsheet
d) Word processing
Ans. b

29. What is the name of the software system which combines many independent functions into one
package?
a) Knowledge based system b) Multi adjustment
c) Integrated system d) Expert system
Ans. c

30. What is the name given to the ability of a word processing that fit whole words on any line?
a) Word wrap b) Clip art
c) Reformatting d) Micro spacing
Ans. a

31. Some software packages attempt to encode the knowledge and decision rules of human
specialist in order to use them for making their own decisions. By what name are such packages
known?
a) Artificial intelligence package b) Expert system
c) Expert system shell d) knowledge based
Ans. b

5. 32. Which of the following statements is true about application software?
a) Computer graphics software is used to draw lines and boxes in spreadsheets
b) Database software allows you to maintain and manipulate data
c) Spreadsheet application software is often compared to the secretary’s notepad
d) All word processing software package contain spelling checkers
Ans. b

33. Which is the most important software ergonomics consideration?
a) Response times
b) Error messages and help functions
c) Command language
d) Display layout
Ans. b

34. Types of software programs are
a) Application program
b) Replicate programs
c) Logical programs
d) Both A and B
Ans. d

35. Specialized program that allows the user to utilize in specific application is classified as
a) relative program
b) application programs
c) relative programs
d) replicate programs
Ans. b

36. Example of system programs includes
a) operating system of computer
b) trace program
c) compiler
d) all of these
Ans. d

37. Program which is readily available for computer users as a part of software package is classified
as
a) library program
b) program library
c) software library
d) directory library
Ans. a

38. Process to exit from computer by giving correct instructions such as ‘EXIT’ is classified as
a) log in b) process out
c) process in d) log out
Ans. d

39. Set of software authorized to a specific users is considered as
a) Software library b) Program library
c) directory library d) library package
Ans. b

6. 40. Function of running and loading programs by use of peripherals is function of
a) operating system
b) inquiry system
c) dump programs
d) function system
Ans. a

41. If the program can cope the data errors, such programs can be termed as
a) robust
b) reliable
c) unreliable
d) stable functioning
Ans. a

42. Commercial organization specializing in the preparation and design of the software package is
classified as
a) library house
b) software houses
c) program houses
d) directory houses
Ans. b

43. Programs are fully tested and documented properly before including it into
a) library
b) directory
c) package
d) database
Ans. a

44. Program which is used to produce pictures, text and to organize it in newspaper is classified as
a) text publishing package
b) desktop publishing package
c) experimental package
d) organizing publishing package
Ans. b

45. Several programs run at the same time and storage is shared especially in
a) microcomputers b) mainframe computers
c) inquiry computers d) dump computers
Ans. b

46. program which exactly perform the operations that its manual says is classified as
a) unreliable b) unstable functioning c) robust d) reliable
Ans. d

47. Special set of characters that computer associates with specific user identification is classified
as
a) password b) identify code c) inquiry code d) dump code
Ans. a

48. The system programs which performs one simple task are classified as
a) utility programs b) function program c) compiling program d) inquiry program
Ans. a

7. 49. Record of the running programs is classified as
a) Producing a log
b) producing inquiry
c) producing dump programs
d) producing system functions
Ans. a

50. Program packages that allows program users to design data files and select information are
called
a) file management
b) file inquiry
c) database package
d) all of these
Ans. d

51. Collection of useful working routines and programs that are only available to users with
authorization is classified as
A) directory library
b) library package
c) program library
d) software library
Ans. c

52. Program used to transfer contents onto a printer from VDU screen is classified as
a) utility dump
b) screen dump
c) function dump
d) inquiry dump
Ans. b

53. In microcomputers, operating system is usually stored on
a) random access memory
b) read only memory
c) permanent memory
d) temporary memory
Ans. b

54. System software’s are supplied by the
a) text slots b) payroll programmers
c) manufacturer d) inquiry programmers
Ans. c

55. Slots in the spreadsheet that can be copied to other slots are classified as
a) relative slots b) replicate slots c) complicate slots d) column slots
Ans. b

56. Typing of words by keyboard to drive program is done with the help of
a) menu
b) command
c) function words
d) editor
Ans. b

8. 57. Library programs may comes from
a) computer manufacturer
b) computer installation
c) software houses
d) all of these
Ans. d

58. Program which produces experimental results for biologist research can be classified as
a) specialized program
b) systematic programs
c) organized programs
d) experimental programs
Ans. a

59. Number and name system which uses to identify the user is called
a) user identification
b) operating identification
c) system identification
d) temporary identification
Ans. a

60. Slots in the spreadsheet whose formula is not exactly copied are classified as
a) complicate slots
b) column slots
c) relative slots
d) replicate slots
Ans. c

61. Process of checking the software, suitability for any particular application is classified as
a) evaluation of software
b) checking of software
c) directory of software
d) database of software
Ans. a

62. Application program used with all the documentation is considered
a) application package b) replicate programs
c) application programs d) system programs
Ans. a

63. ____ is a software whose programming code is owned by the original developer but it is made
available free to the general public, who is encouraged to experiment with the software, make
improvements, and share the improvements with the user community.
a) Freeware b) Shareware c) Open Source d) None of these
Ans. c

64. ____ allows both professional and home users to work with graphics, videos, and audios.
a) Desktop Publishing Software
b) Project Management System
c) Presentation Graphics Software
d) Graphics and Multimedia Software
Ans. d

9. 65. ______ is a software developed by software publisher or an individual who retains ownership of
the product and make it available for a small contribution fee.
a) Freeware
b) Shareware
c) Open source
d) None
Ans. b

66. ______ enables users to perform different type of activities and work that computers were
designed for.
a) System software
b) Application software
c) Device software
d) None of these
Ans. b

67. A group of software programs bundled into a single package is called
a) Combination Software
b) A software suite
c) A special Package
d) A software Collection
Ans. b

68. _____ software allows users to create impressive documents that include text, drawings,
photographs and various graphics elements in full color.
a) Word Processing
b) Spreadsheet
c) Desktop Publishing
d) Presentation Graphics
Ans. c

69. An _____ allows a user to touch up, modify and enhance image quality by changing color,
cropping, resizing, eliminating red-eye effect from photographic.
a) video editing software
b) Wordprocessing Software
c) Spreadsheet Software
d) Image Editing Software
Ans. d

70. Which of the following is designed to control the operations of a computer?
a) System Software
b) Utility Software
c) Application Software
d) User
Ans. a

71. Which of the following is not an example of system software?
a) Word Processors
b) Language Translator
c) Utility Software
d) Communication Software
Ans. a

10. 72. A person who designs the programs in a software package is called:
a) System Programmer
b) System Developer
c) User
d) Software Manager
Ans. a

73. _____ is designed to solve a specific problem or to do a specific task.
a) System Software
b) Utility Software
c) User
d) Application Software
Ans. d

74. Which of the following is not a process state?
a) Blocked
b) Terminated
c) Running
d) Execution
Ans. a

75. Which of the following system software resides in main memory always?
a) Loader
b) Linker
c) Text editor
d) Assembler
Ans. a

76. What do you call a program in execution?
a) Process b) Task
c) Command d) Instruction
Ans. a

77. The software used to drive microprocessor-based systems is called:
a) assembly language programs
b) firmware
c) BASIC interpreter instructions
d) flowchart instructions
Ans. a

78. Software package is a group of programs that solve multiple problems.
a) True b) False
Ans. b
Explanation: The statement is false. The software package is a group of programs that solve a
specific type of job.

1. Software ______ be touched.
(a) cannot
(b) can
(c) may
(d) would

11. 2. ______ decides how hardware should work.
(a) hardware
(b) software
(c) RAM
(d) port

3. The operating system & driver software are categorized under ______ software.
(a) system
(b) application
(c) malware
(d) junkware

4. The software tools required for various types of productive works like preparation of documents,
spreadsheets, playing audio/video, browsing Internet, etc. are categorized under _______ software.
(a) system
(b) application
(c) malware
(d) junkware

5. Operating system uses a special software called _______ to initialize, operate and control
hardware.
(a) conductor
(b) Ethernet controller
(c) driver
(d) SMPS

6. ______ is an operating system.
(a) Mac OS X
(b) Microsoft Windows
(c) Unix/ Linux/ Free BSD/ Solaris, BeOS
(d) all of them

7. Constant is a value written into a program instruction
a) that does not change during the execution of the program
b) that can change during the execution of the program
c) that can vary during the execution of the program
d) None of these

8. Process is
a) program in High-level language kept on disk
b) contents of main memory
c) a program in execution
d) a job in sencondary memory

9. program provide the users with the grid of rows and columns is classified as
a) spreadsheet b) column grid
c) rows grid d) reliability grid

10. Programs written by programmers to help users to solve there respective tasks are considered
as
a) software b) software package
c) database packages d) file packages

12. 11. Process of gaining access to a computer by giving correct user identification is classified as
a) process in b) log out c) log in d) process out

12. The software which controls the general operations of the computer system is classified as
a) dump programs b) function system
c) operating system d) inquiry system

13. _____ allows users to create computerized slide shows that combine text, numbers, animation,
graphics, sounds and videos.
a) Database Management system
b) Personal Information Manager
c) Presentation Graphics Software
d) Project Management System

14. _____ allows users to create and manage a computerized database and to produce reports
from stored data.
a) Desktop Publishing software
b) Freeware
c) Project Management software
d) Database Management software

15. A ______ is a software that allows an online meeting between two or more participants at
different location using computer networks and also used to transmit electronic information.
a) Web Conferencing software
b) Project Management software
c) Database Management System
d) None of these

16. ____ refers to renewing or changing components like increasing the main memory, or hard disk
capacities, or adding speakers, or modems, etc.
a) Upgrades
b) Grades
c) Prosody
d) Synthesis

17. A program
a) is a sequence of instructions
b) is the device where information is stored
c) is a device that performs a sequence of operations specified by instructions in memory
d) None of these

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