software concepts set 2 Detailed Explanation And More Example

Question : 1

A __________ contains specific rules and words that express the logical steps of an algorithm.

a) programming language

b) programming structure

c) syntax

d) logic chart

e) None of these

Question : 2

Computer programs are also known as __________.

a) operating systems

b) documents

c) peripherals

d) applications

e) None of these

Question : 3

Specialised programs that allow particular input or output devices to communicate with the rest of the computer system are called _________.

a) operating systems

b) utilities

c) device drivers

d) language translators

e) connectors

Question : 4

In the absence of parentheses, the order of operation is __________.

a) Exponentiation, addition or subtraction, multiplication or division

b) Addition or subtraction, multiplication or division, exponentiation

c) Multiplication or division, exponentiation, addition or subtraction

d) Exponentiation, multiplication or division, addition or subtraction

e) Addition or subtraction, exponentiation, Multiplication or division

Question : 5

When machine instructions are being executed by a computer, the instruction phase followed by the execution phase is referred to as __________.

a) program cycle

b) machine instruction

c) execution cycle

d) task cycle

e) machine cycle

Question : 6

The secret code that restricts entry to some programs is

a) password

b) passport

c) entry-code

d) access-code

e) None of these