Subject: IT / Computer Science mcqs

#1 Which software is used to analyse, configure, optimise and maintain the computer?

A)   Operation System
B)   Device Driver
C)   Utility Software
D)   Language Processor
Answer:   C

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#2 Which software is delivered to user without payment for trial uses with limited functionality and for a specific period of time?

A)   Open source
B)   Firmware
C)   Shareware
D)   Freeware
Answer:   C

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#3 Which is a term often for the fixed, Small programs control various electronic devices.

A)   Open source
B)   Firmware
C)   Shareware
D)   Freeware
Answer:   B

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#4 The output produced by printers is called?

A)   Hardcopy output
B)   Softcopy output
C)   Plain output
D)   Rough output
Answer:   A

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#5 Which Printer creates an image by pressing an inked ribbon against the paper.

A)   Laser jet printer
B)   plotter
C)   laser printer
D)   Dot-Matrix printer
Answer:   D

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#6 which memory holds data and programs not currently in use and provides long-term storage.

A)   primary
B)   secondary
C)   main
D)   internal
Answer:   B

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#7 which is the smallest amount of memory a computer can hold?

A)   byte
B)   KB
C)   Bit
D)   MB
Answer:   A

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#8 Which of the following is the fastest memory?

A)   RAM
B)   ROM
C)   Cache memory
D)   PROM
Answer:   B

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