Introduction to Computing MCQs with Answers
Practice important Introduction to Computing MCQs with answers and explanations.
Chapter: 48
Q701:
What is the primary role of system software?
A. To perform tasks common to computer systems in general
B. To execute application-specific tasks
C. To manage user interfaces
D. To handle real-time processing
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 48
Q702:
How can utility software impact the customization of a computer system?
A. It allows for easier modification and addition of features
B. It restricts the system to default settings
C. It ensures that the system software remains unchanged
D. It removes the need for application software
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 49
Q703:
What is the role of the user interface in an operating system?
A. Communicates with users
B. Manages hardware resources
C. Performs file management
D. Executes system tasks
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 49
Q704:
What type of user interface uses icons and graphical elements for interaction?
A. Graphical User Interface (GUI)
B. Command Line Interface (CLI)
C. Shell Interface
D. Textual User Interface
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 49
Q705:
Which device is commonly used to interact with graphical user interfaces?
A. Computer mouse
B. Keyboard
C. Printer
D. External hard drive
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 49
Q706:
What is an example of a graphical user interface?
A. Windows
B. DOS
C. UNIX shell
D. Command line
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 49
Q707:
Which of the following is NOT a type of shell in UNIX?
A. Bourne shell
B. C shell
C. Korn shell
D. Windows shell
Correct Answer:
D
Chapter: 49
Q708:
What component manages the allocation of screen space for applications in a GUI?
A. Window manager
B. File manager
C. Task manager
D. Network manager
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 49
Q709:
What does a window manager do when an application wants to display something on the screen?
A. Allocates space and displays the image
B. Executes the application
C. Manages system resources
D. Handles user input
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 49
Q710:
Which of the following operating systems allows users to select among different shells and GUIs?
A. UNIX
B. MS-DOS
C. Windows 95
D. Windows NT
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 49
Q711:
What utility in Windows allows users to interact with the command line interface?
A. cmd.exe
B. Explorer
C. Task Manager
D. Control Panel
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 49
Q712:
What type of user interface was used in the earliest versions of Microsoft Windows?
A. GUI application program
B. Command line interface
C. Graphical terminal
D. Batch processing system
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 49
Q713:
What are some common window managers in Linux?
A. KDE and Gnome
B. CMD and PowerShell
C. Finder and Dock
D. Terminal and File Explorer
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 49
Q714:
How does a window manager handle mouse clicks?
A. Computes the mouse location and notifies the application
B. Executes the command associated with the click
C. Changes the window style
D. Allocates memory for the application
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 49
Q715:
What feature of modern GUIs allows users to interact with applications using touch?
A. Touch screens
B. Keyboard and mouse
C. Voice commands
D. External sensors
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 50
Q716:
What is the internal part of an operating system called?
A. Kernel
B. File Manager
C. GUI
D. Device Driver
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 50
Q717:
Which component of the kernel manages file storage and access?
A. File Manager
B. Device Driver
C. Memory Manager
D. Scheduler
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 50
Q718:
What is the purpose of a file manager in an operating system?
A. To coordinate the use of mass storage
B. To execute applications
C. To handle device communication
D. To manage memory allocation
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 50
Q719:
What term describes a hierarchy of directories in a file system?
A. Directory Path
B. File Structure
C. Directory Tree
D. File Path
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 50
Q720:
How are directory paths expressed in Windows compared to UNIX?
A. Windows uses backslashes, UNIX uses slashes
B. Both use slashes
C. Both use backslashes
D. Windows uses dots, UNIX uses slashes
Correct Answer:
A