Introduction to Computing MCQs with Answers
Practice important Introduction to Computing MCQs with answers and explanations.
Chapter: 143
Q2041:
Which documentation type is analogous to the documentation provided to automobile mechanics?
A. User documentation
B. System documentation
C. Technical documentation
D. Design documentation
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 143
Q2042:
What is a primary focus of technical documentation in multiuser environments?
A. Describing software features for end-users
B. Providing installation and servicing instructions for system administrators
C. Marketing the software to potential customers
D. Designing the software's user interface
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 143
Q2043:
What is a major benefit of well-designed user documentation?
A. It simplifies software maintenance
B. It increases software sales and accessibility
C. It provides installation instructions
D. It outlines software design principles
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 143
Q2044:
Which type of documentation is likely to include help packages displayed on the screen?
A. Technical documentation
B. User documentation
C. System documentation
D. Design documentation
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 143
Q2045:
Fill in the blank: User documentation is intended to be read by the _____ of the software.
A. developer
B. system administrator
C. end-user
D. technical writer
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 143
Q2046:
Fill in the blank: System documentation includes a record of the design documents such as the _____ specification.
A. software
B. technical
C. user
D. design
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 143
Q2047:
Fill in the blank: Technical documentation describes how a software system should be _____ and serviced.
A. used
B. installed
C. designed
D. monitored
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 143
Q2048:
Fill in the blank: The distinction between technical documentation and user documentation is often blurred in the _____ arena.
A. enterprise
B. PC
C. multiuser
D. single-user
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 143
Q2049:
Fill in the blank: Technical documentation is intended for the _____ who is responsible for servicing all software under their jurisdiction.
A. developer
B. end-user
C. system administrator
D. technical writer
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 144
Q2050:
What is the main goal of designing a human-machine interface?
A. To optimize system performance
B. To minimize communication errors between the system and users
C. To enhance internal system processes
D. To maximize the system's speed
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 144
Q2051:
Which aspect of a system is most likely to make a stronger impression on a user?
A. The system’s performance
B. The system’s interface
C. The system’s backend processes
D. The system’s hardware
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 144
Q2052:
What can be a deciding factor in the success or failure of a software engineering project?
A. The system’s interface
B. The system’s programming language
C. The system’s architecture
D. The system’s database
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 144
Q2053:
What is one of the primary replacements in smartphone interfaces compared to traditional ones?
A. Full-sized keyboards and mice
B. Physical scroll bars and menus
C. Touch screens and gestures
D. Virtual keyboards with advanced auto-completion
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 144
Q2054:
Which area of engineering is associated with designing systems that harmonize with physical abilities?
A. Cognetics
B. Ergonomics
C. Usability
D. Interaction design
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 144
Q2055:
Which field deals with designing systems that align with mental abilities?
A. Ergonomics
B. Cognetics
C. Usability
D. Information design
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 144
Q2056:
What was an unintended consequence of the typewriter keyboard design?
A. It increased typing speed
B. It reduced typing speed to prevent mechanical jamming
C. It made typing more comfortable
D. It improved the accuracy of typing
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 144
Q2057:
What human characteristic can lead to errors due to habitual behavior?
A. Attention to detail
B. Memory capacity
C. Formation of habits
D. Multi-tasking ability
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 144
Q2058:
What is an example of a human characteristic that can affect interface design?
A. The ability to handle multiple facts simultaneously
B. The ability to remember past interactions
C. The tendency to become absorbed in tasks
D. The capability to focus on multiple tasks at once
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 144
Q2059:
Which model is used to analyze tasks in terms of goals, operators, methods, and selection rules?
A. GOMS model
B. ERG model
C. COG model
D. ISO model
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 144
Q2060:
What does the GOMS model stand for?
A. Goals, Operators, Methods, and Selection rules
B. Goals, Objectives, Methods, and Strategies
C. Goals, Operations, Methods, and Systems
D. Goals, Objectives, Methods, and Solutions
Correct Answer:
A