Computer Science questions and answers

Computer Science Questions and Answers

Challenge your competence level in computers, computing, algorithms, hardware and software with these Computer science questions and answers.

166.

Which of the following system software resides in the main memory always?

A.

Text editor

B.

Assembler

C.

Linker

D.

Loader

Correct answer is D

The loader is always in the main memory because it must not be separated from the computer else, the system will not function

167.

System software can further be classified into two. Operating software and ______________ software

A.

Utility

B.

Storage

C.

Anti virus

D.

File management system

Correct answer is A

The types of system software include: 1.Operating systems or system control program.
2. Utility software or system support programs

168.

How many types of booting are there?

A.

5

B.

3

C.

2

D.

4

Correct answer is C

There are 2 types of booting cold and warm booting

169.

Which of the following isn't used to navigate in a computer?

A.

Cursor

B.

Keyboard

C.

mouse

D.

Scanner

Correct answer is D

A scanner is not used to navigate the computer

170.

Which of the following is not a method of filing

A.

Random

B.

Sequential

C.

Serial

D.

Geographical

Correct answer is D

Geographical method of computer filing doesn't exist