Challenge your competence level in computers, computing, algorithms, hardware and software with these Computer science questions and answers.
Which of the following is not an application software
MS - Word
CorelDraw
Linux
MacWrite
Correct answer is C
Linux is not an application software. It is an example of system software
Analog, digital and hybrid computers are classification of computers based on
the type of data-handling techniques
the purpose
the size
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
Which of the following is the standard keyboard layout ?
Dvorak
QWERTY
AZERTY
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
Connection
Communication
Transfer
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
What type of booting does the computer go through when starting up from a powered down ?
Cold booting
Soft booting
Warm booting
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