Software Concepts - Practice MCQs for CCAT

Correct Answer: C - Operating System

Operating System is system software. MS Word, Excel, and Games are application software.

Correct Answer: B - MS PowerPoint

MS PowerPoint is application software used for making presentations.

Correct Answer: B - Assembly language to machine code

An assembler converts assembly language programs into machine code.

Correct Answer: D - Translates entire program at once

A compiler translates the entire program into machine code at once before execution.

Correct Answer: B - Translates line by line

An interpreter translates and executes code line by line.

Correct Answer: C - Compiling programs

Compiling programs is done by a compiler, not the OS. OS manages memory, processes, and files.

Correct Answer: B - Graphical User Interface

GUI stands for Graphical User Interface, which uses visual elements for interaction.

Correct Answer: C - Linux

Linux is open-source software with freely available source code.

Correct Answer: B - System software

Device drivers are system software that enable communication between OS and hardware.

Correct Answer: A - ROM

Firmware is stored in ROM (Read Only Memory) and provides low-level control for hardware.

Correct Answer: B - HTML

HTML is a markup language, not a programming language.

Correct Answer: D - Link object files to create executable

A linker combines object files and libraries to create an executable program.

Correct Answer: C - Antivirus

Antivirus is utility software that helps maintain and protect the computer system.

Correct Answer: A - Software connecting applications to OS

Middleware is software that connects applications to the operating system or other software.

Correct Answer: A - Machine-readable code generated by compiler

Object code is the machine-readable output produced by a compiler from source code.

Correct Answer: B - Integrated Development Environment

IDE stands for Integrated Development Environment, a software suite for development.

Correct Answer: D - VxWorks

VxWorks is a real-time operating system used in embedded systems.

Correct Answer: D - Load executable into memory

A loader loads executable programs into memory for execution.

Correct Answer: B - Trial software with option to purchase

Shareware is software distributed for trial with an option to purchase the full version.

Correct Answer: D - Finding and fixing program errors

A debugger is a tool used to find and fix errors (bugs) in programs.

Correct Answer: A - Linux

Linux is an operating system, which is a type of system software that manages hardware and provides services.

Correct Answer: D - Manage hardware and software resources

An operating system manages hardware resources, provides user interface, and coordinates software execution.

Correct Answer: C - Spreadsheet Program

A spreadsheet program like Excel is application software designed for end-user tasks.

Correct Answer: D - Interpreter

An interpreter translates and executes high-level language code one line at a time.

Correct Answer: B - Converts assembly language to machine code

An assembler translates assembly language mnemonics into machine-readable binary code.

Correct Answer: A - Round Robin

Round Robin scheduling assigns equal time quantum to each process in circular order.

Correct Answer: A - .exe

Windows executable files have the .exe extension.

Correct Answer: A - Assembly Language

Assembly language is a low-level language that uses mnemonics to represent machine instructions.

Correct Answer: D - Enable OS to communicate with hardware devices

A device driver acts as a translator between the operating system and a hardware device.

Correct Answer: C - Compiler OS

Compiler is a language translator, not a type of operating system.

Correct Answer: C - File type or format

A file extension indicates the type or format of a file, helping the OS choose the appropriate application to open it.

Correct Answer: D - Ubuntu

Ubuntu is an open-source Linux distribution available for free with modifiable source code.

Correct Answer: D - Compiler translates entire code at once, interpreter translates line by line

A compiler translates the entire source code into machine code at once, while an interpreter translates and executes line by line.

Correct Answer: C - NTFS

NTFS (New Technology File System) is the standard file system used by Windows operating systems.

Correct Answer: C - Software that connects applications to operating systems or databases

Middleware is software that acts as a bridge between applications and underlying systems or databases.

Correct Answer: A - SQL

SQL is a fourth-generation language designed for specific tasks like database querying with minimal procedural code.

Correct Answer: A - A technique using hard disk space as an extension of RAM

Virtual memory uses a portion of the hard disk as an extension of RAM to handle larger programs.

Correct Answer: D - Disk Defragmenter

Disk Defragmenter is a utility software that optimizes disk performance by reorganizing fragmented data.

Correct Answer: B - Application Software

A web browser is application software used by end users to access and browse websites.

Correct Answer: A - Mutual Exclusion

Mutual exclusion ensures only one process can access a shared resource at a time, preventing conflicts.

Correct Answer: C - Combines multiple object files into a single executable

A linker combines multiple object modules and libraries into a single executable program.

Correct Answer: C - Object-Oriented

Java is primarily an object-oriented programming language based on classes and objects.

Correct Answer: D - Two or more processes waiting for each other to release resources

Deadlock occurs when two or more processes are stuck waiting for resources held by each other, creating a circular dependency.

Correct Answer: A - .zip

The .zip extension represents a compressed archive file format used to reduce file sizes.

Correct Answer: B - Graphical User Interface

GUI stands for Graphical User Interface, allowing users to interact with devices through visual elements.

Correct Answer: B - HTML

HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is a markup language used to structure web content, not a programming language.

Correct Answer: B - Loads executable programs into memory for execution

A loader is responsible for loading compiled executable programs into main memory for execution.

Correct Answer: A - Paging

Paging divides both physical memory and logical memory into equal fixed-size blocks called frames and pages.

Correct Answer: A - An OS designed for specific hardware with limited resources

An embedded OS is designed for specialized hardware devices with limited resources, like washing machines or routers.

Correct Answer: C - Malware

Malware (malicious software) is designed to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems.