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Unit 1: Computer Systems + Ch 2

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1. Algorithms are independent of:

A Problem
B Programming language
C Logic
D Steps

2. 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

3. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good algorithm?

A It must be finite and stop after some steps.
B It must be clear and easy to understand.
C It must be complex and difficult to follow.
D It must be effective and doable.

4. Which software helps in file management?

A Utility software
B Application software
C Firmware
D Language processor

5. Unicode commonly uses how many bits?

A 7
B 8
C 16
D 32

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

A 1100
B 1111
C 1010
D 1001

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

A Decimal
B Binary
C Hexadecimal
D Octal

8. Operating system acts as a?

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

9. Which feature helps reuse a solution for different inputs?

A Hard coding
B Generalization
C Errors
D Debugging

10. Which property ensures same output for same input?

A Generality
B Definiteness
C Finiteness
D Modularity

11. Which software is necessary to run applications?

A Operating system
B Utility software
C Antivirus
D Editor

12. Unicode was developed to overcome limitations of?

A Binary
B Decimal
C ASCII
D Hexadecimal

13. Which number system is a shorthand of binary?

A Decimal
B Octal
C Hexadecimal
D Both B and C

14. Programs like antivirus, disk cleanup, and file managers are known as:

A Application Software
B Operating Systems
C Games
D Utility Software

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

A Decimal
B Binary
C Hexadecimal
D Octal

16. Which of the following is an example of logical reasoning?

A Guessing
B Random selection
C If-then decision making
D Copying data

17. Which step verifies correctness of an algorithm?

A Dry run
B Abstraction
C Generalization
D Modularization

18. Standard algorithms are:

A User-defined algorithms
B Algorithms with no rules
C Well-known and commonly used algorithms
D Hardware algorithms

19. A correct algorithm must be:

A Infinite
B Ambiguous
C Finite and clear
D Hardware dependent

20. What is computer software?

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

21. The fundamental counting principle is used when:

A Steps are independent
B Steps are dependent
C There is only one step
D There is no solution

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

A Binary
B Decimal
C Octal
D Hexadecimal

23. Which software is used to perform specific tasks?

A System software
B Application software
C Firmware
D BIOS

24. Abstraction in computing means:

A Adding extra details
B Removing unnecessary details
C Writing code
D Testing software

25. Breaking down a large problem into smaller, more manageable sub-problems is known as what?

A Abstraction
B Generalization
C Modular Design
D Dry Run

26. What is the process of hiding complex details and showing only the essential features called?

A Modular Design
B Abstraction
C Dry Run
D Logical Reasoning

27. Which error occurs due to wrong logic?

A Syntax error
B Logical error
C Hardware error
D Network error

28. Which of the following best describes computational thinking?

A Thinking only about computers
B Solving problems step by step logically
C Writing long programs
D Using calculators only

29. An error in an algorithm means:

A Correct output
B Unexpected or wrong result
C Fast execution
D Hardware failure

30. MS Word is an example of?

A System software
B Utility software
C Application software
D Operating system

31. An error in the grammar or spelling rules of a programming language is called a:

A Logical Error
B Syntax Error
C Runtime Error
D Human Error

32. Which of the following is an operating system?

A MS Word
B Windows
C Chrome
D Excel

33. What is a finite set of clear, step-by-step instructions to solve a particular problem called?

A An Algorithm
B A Flowchart
C A Program
D A Dry Run

34. Which number system is used internally by computers?

A Decimal
B Binary
C Octal
D Hexadecimal

35. Which is a standard algorithm?

A Bubble sort
B Personal plan
C Random guess
D Trial and error

36. Binary digit is also called?

A Byte
B Nibble
C Bit
D Word

37. Which code is limited to English characters?

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

38. Which of the following is NOT a step in algorithm design?

A Understanding problem
B Designing solution
C Executing hardware
D Testing

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

A Byte
B Bit
C Nibble
D Word

40. Which of the following is the best example of system software?

A MS Word
B Google Chrome
C Video Game
D Windows 10

41. What is an algorithm?

A A computer program
B A flowchart
C A step-by-step solution to a problem
D A programming language

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

A English letters
B Binary numbers
C Decimal numbers
D Pictures

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