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Unit 1: Computer Systems

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1. Which unit is the smallest unit of data in a computer?

A Byte
B Bit
C Nibble
D Word

2. The decimal number 10 is equal to which binary number?

A 1100
B 1111
C 1010
D 1001

3. How many bits make one byte?

A 4
B 6
C 8
D 16

4. Which software removes viruses?

A Application software
B Utility software
C System software
D Programming software

5. Which of the following is the main software that manages all the hardware and software on a computer?

A Application Software
B Operating System
C Utility Program
D Web Browser

6. Software that is free to use and modify is called?

A Paid software
B Proprietary software
C Open-source software
D Utility software

7. A group of 8 bits is commonly known as a:

A Byte
B Kilobyte
C Bit
D Megabyte

8. Which of the following is an operating system?

A MS Word
B Windows
C Chrome
D Excel

9. Which number system uses digits from 0 to 7?

A Binary
B Decimal
C Octal
D Hexadecimal

10. Which number system is easiest for humans?

A Binary
B Octal
C Decimal
D Hexadecimal

11. Which code is limited to English characters?

A Unicode
B ASCII
C UTF-8
D UTF-16

12. Main function of an operating system is to?

A Create documents
B Manage hardware and software
C Browse internet
D Edit images

13. Machine language is written in?

A English
B Symbols
C Binary
D Decimal

14. Which number system is most easily understood by humans?

A Decimal
B Binary
C Hexadecimal
D Octal

15. Which letters are used in hexadecimal system?

A A to F
B A to Z
C B to G
D F to Z

16. Which type of software is responsible for the overall control and management of computer operations?

A Microsoft Word
B Antivirus
C Photoshop
D System Software

17. What is machine level data representation?

A Data stored in files
B Data represented using binary form
C Data shown on screen
D Data printed on paper

18. Which number system has a base of 2 and uses only the digits 0 and 1?

A Decimal
B Binary
C Hexadecimal
D Octal

19. Which software is used to perform specific tasks?

A System software
B Application software
C Firmware
D BIOS

20. Which software controls startup of computer?

A Compiler
B BIOS
C Application software
D Antivirus

21. Which number system uses base 10?

A Binary
B Octal
C Decimal
D Hexadecimal

22. What is the base of the binary number system?

A 10
B 2
C 8
D 16

23. Which software provides security to system?

A Word processor
B Antivirus
C Spreadsheet
D Presentation software

24. Which OS provides GUI?

A DOS
B Windows
C Assembly
D Machine language

25. Which is NOT a type of software?

A System software
B Application software
C Utility software
D Hardware software

26. Which software helps in file management?

A Utility software
B Application software
C Firmware
D Language processor

27. Software that helps users perform specific tasks, like writing a letter or creating a presentation, is called?

A System Software
B Operating System
C Application Software
D Device Driver

28. The hexadecimal number system uses 16 symbols, which are 0-9 and:

A A-G
B X, Y, Z
C A-F
D Special symbols

29. Which OS uses command line interface?

A Windows
B Linux
C DOS
D macOS

30. What is computer software?

A Physical components
B Set of instructions
C Electrical wires
D Input devices

31. Software that is developed to perform a specific task for a user, like writing a letter or making a presentation, is called:

A Application Software
B System Software
C Utility Software
D Malware

32. Which software translates high-level language?

A Editor
B Compiler
C Operating system
D Utility

33. Hexadecimal number system uses base?

A 2
B 8
C 10
D 16

34. Which type of software is Windows?

A Application software
B Utility software
C System software
D Firmware

35. Binary digit is also called?

A Byte
B Nibble
C Bit
D Word

36. Operating system acts as a?

A Translator
B Interface between user and hardware
C Input device
D Output device

37. Which component manages computer hardware?

A Application software
B Utility software
C Operating system
D Compiler

38. Which is an example of system software?

A Excel
B PowerPoint
C Windows
D Photoshop

39. What does ASCII stand for?

A American Standard Code for Information Interchange
B All Standard Codes for International Interchange
C American System Code for Internet Information
D Advanced Standard Computer for Information Internet

40. Which OS is open-source?

A Windows
B Linux
C DOS
D macOS

41. At the most basic level, all data inside a computer is represented as:

A English letters
B Binary numbers
C Decimal numbers
D Pictures

42. Which number system is used internally by computers?

A Decimal
B Binary
C Octal
D Hexadecimal

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