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.

41.

Which of the following is not an application software

A.

MS - Word

B.

CorelDraw

C.

Linux

D.

MacWrite

Correct answer is C

Linux is not an application software. It is an example of system software

42.

Analog, digital and hybrid computers are classification of computers based on

A.

the type of data-handling techniques

B.

the purpose

C.

the size

D.

the functionality

Correct answer is A

Computers are classified into analog, digital, and hybrid based on the type of data-handling techniques they use. Analog computers work with continuous data and are used for tasks such as measuring and controlling voltages. Digital computers work with discrete data and are used for tasks such as word processing and spreadsheet calculations. Hybrid computers combine the features of both analog and digital computers

43.

Which of the following is the standard keyboard layout ?

A.

Dvorak

B.

QWERTY

C.

AZERTY

D.

ABCD

Correct answer is B

The standard keyboard layout is QWERTY. This layout was patented by Christopher Sholes who invented the typewriter and later adapted to the world's first computers

44.

The connection between two or more computers to share resources or allow electronic communication is called ?

A.

Connection

B.

Communication

C.

Transfer

D.

Network

Correct answer is D

A network consists of two or more computers that are linked together in order to share resources, exchange files or allow electronic communication

45.

What type of booting does the computer go through when starting up from a powered down ?

A.

Cold booting

B.

Soft booting

C.

Warm booting

D.

Rebooting

Correct answer is A

Cold booting is when you start a computer from a powered-down, or off, state. This is often referred to as a system restart or a system reset. Warm booting, on the other hand, is restarting the computer while it's powered on. Rebooting and soft booting are general terms for restarting a computer and can refer to either cold or warm booting