software concepts set 2 Detailed Explanation And More Example

Question : 1

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 : 2

__________ processing is used when a large mail-order company accumulates orders and processes them together in one large set.

a) Batch

b) Online

c) Real-time

d) Group

e) None of these

Question : 3

Programs or a set of electronic instructions that tell a computer what to do _________.

a) Menu

b) Monitor

c) Hardware

d) Software

e) None of these

Question : 4

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 : 5

Errors in a computer program are referred to as __________.

a) bugs

b) mistakes

c) item overlooked

d) blunders

e) None of these

Question : 6

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