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Unit 1: Computer Systems + Ch 2

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1. Which OS uses command line interface?

A Windows
B Linux
C DOS
D macOS

2. Which software provides security to system?

A Word processor
B Antivirus
C Spreadsheet
D Presentation software

3. 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

4. Which is an example of system software?

A Excel
B PowerPoint
C Windows
D Photoshop

5. Which type of reasoning is used to draw a specific conclusion from a general statement or rule?

A Inductive Reasoning
B Abductive Reasoning
C Analogical Reasoning
D Deductive Reasoning

6. 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

7. What is the smallest unit of data that a computer can process and store?

A Byte
B Kilobyte
C Megabyte
D Bit

8. Operating system acts as a?

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

9. Which tool is commonly used to represent algorithms?

A Compiler
B Flowchart
C Database
D Browser

10. Which topic focuses on identifying mistakes?

A Abstraction
B Errors
C Counting principles
D Modular design

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

A Decimal
B Binary
C Hexadecimal
D Octal

12. Which software helps maintain system performance?

A Application software
B Utility software
C Operating system
D Compiler

13. What is a computing problem?

A A problem that can be solved using a computer
B A problem related only to hardware
C A problem without any solution
D A mathematical equation only

14. A correct algorithm must be:

A Infinite
B Ambiguous
C Finite and clear
D Hardware dependent

15. What is the main purpose of performing a dry run on an algorithm?

A To check the algorithm's logic for errors
B To write the code in a programming language
C To make the algorithm run faster
D To hide the complex details

16. Counting principles are mainly used in:

A Decision making
B Finding number of possible outcomes
C Debugging
D Error handling

17. Which feature ensures an algorithm ends after a limited number of steps?

A Input
B Output
C Finiteness
D Generality

18. Which number system is easiest for humans?

A Binary
B Octal
C Decimal
D Hexadecimal

19. MS Word is an example of?

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

20. Logical reasoning mainly deals with:

A Facts and rules
B Hardware
C Memory
D Storage devices

21. 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

22. What is a single binary digit, either a 0 or a 1, called?

A Byte
B Bit
C Nibble
D Word

23. Which is the final step of problem solving?

A Understanding
B Designing
C Testing and evaluation
D Abstraction

24. Which coding system is an extension of ASCII and can represent characters from almost all languages in the world?

A BCD
B EBCDIC
C Unicode
D Morse Code

25. 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

26. Breaking down a large, complex problem into smaller, manageable parts is known as:

A Modular Design
B Abstraction
C Dry Run
D Generalization

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

A Application Software
B Operating Systems
C Games
D Utility Software

28. Which coding system is designed to represent characters from almost all languages in the world?

A ASCII
B EBCDIC
C Unicode
D BCD

29. An algorithm must produce:

A Infinite results
B No output
C At least one output
D Only input

30. Errors found during dry run are mostly:

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

31. Which number system is a shorthand of binary?

A Decimal
B Octal
C Hexadecimal
D Both B and C

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

A Hard coding
B Generalization
C Errors
D Debugging

33. Which concept hides implementation details?

A Abstraction
B Dry run
C Error
D Counting

34. Hexadecimal number system uses base?

A 2
B 8
C 10
D 16

35. Why is abstraction important?

A It makes problems harder
B It hides important data
C It simplifies complex problems
D It increases errors

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

A Byte
B Bit
C Nibble
D Word

37. Unicode commonly uses how many bits?

A 7
B 8
C 16
D 32

38. What does ASCII stand for?

A American Standard Code for Information Interchange
B Advanced System Code for Internet Interface
C Automatic Standard Code for Information
D American Software Code Interface

39. Which characteristic of an algorithm means it must stop after a certain number of steps?

A Input
B Output
C Finiteness
D Effectiveness

40. 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

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