Introduction to Computing MCQs with Answers
Practice important Introduction to Computing MCQs with answers and explanations.
Chapter: 50
Q721:
What is the purpose of a device driver in an operating system?
A. To communicate with peripheral devices
B. To manage file storage
C. To handle memory allocation
D. To provide a graphical interface
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 50
Q722:
Which component translates generic requests into technical steps for peripheral devices?
A. Device Driver
B. File Manager
C. Memory Manager
D. Scheduler
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 50
Q723:
What does the memory manager do in a multitasking environment?
A. Coordinates the use of main memory among multiple tasks
B. Manages file storage
C. Handles device communication
D. Provides a graphical user interface
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 50
Q724:
What technique is used by the memory manager to create the illusion of more memory space?
A. Paging
B. Virtualization
C. Fragmentation
D. Swapping
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 50
Q725:
What is the concept of virtual memory?
A. Creating the illusion of more memory than physically available
B. Increasing the physical memory size
C. Allocating memory to specific applications
D. Dividing memory into fixed-size units
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 50
Q726:
What component of the operating system determines which activities are considered for execution?
A. Scheduler
B. Dispatcher
C. File Manager
D. Memory Manager
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 50
Q727:
How does the dispatcher in a multiprogramming system function?
A. Controls the allocation of time to activities
B. Manages file access permissions
C. Coordinates memory allocation
D. Handles user interactions
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 50
Q728:
Which of the following is NOT a function of the file manager?
A. Translating device requests
B. Keeping records of files and storage
C. Organizing files into directories
D. Managing file access permissions
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 50
Q729:
What does the file manager use to keep track of files and storage on a medium?
A. Records stored on the storage medium
B. Device drivers
C. Virtual memory
D. Paging files
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 50
Q730:
What kind of interface was used by older operating systems to interact with users?
A. Textual messages using a keyboard
B. Graphical icons and touch screens
C. Voice commands
D. 3D projection systems
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 50
Q731:
In which operating system are the earliest versions of GUI applications loaded from a command shell?
A. Microsoft Windows
B. UNIX
C. macOS
D. Linux
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 50
Q732:
Which software component allows customization of an operating system for specific devices?
A. Device Driver
B. File Manager
C. Memory Manager
D. Scheduler
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 50
Q733:
What does the term 'directory path' refer to?
A. A sequence of directories leading to a specific file or folder
B. The structure of file permissions
C. A method of file compression
D. A type of device driver
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 51
Q734:
What is the process of starting an operating system called?
A. Booting
B. Shutting Down
C. Resetting
D. Hibernating
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 51
Q735:
Where is the operating system initially loaded from during the booting process?
A. Mass Storage
B. Main Memory
C. ROM
D. Cache Memory
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 51
Q736:
What type of memory is typically used to store the boot loader?
A. ROM
B. RAM
C. Cache
D. Hard Drive
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 51
Q737:
Why does main memory need to be replenished each time the computer is restarted?
A. Main memory is volatile
B. Main memory is nonvolatile
C. Main memory is encrypted
D. Main memory is read-only
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 51
Q738:
What is the primary role of the boot loader?
A. To transfer the operating system to main memory
B. To manage file storage
C. To execute user applications
D. To handle peripheral devices
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 51
Q739:
What does ROM stand for?
A. Read-Only Memory
B. Random-Only Memory
C. Read-Operational Memory
D. Random-Operational Memory
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 51
Q740:
How does modern boot loaders typically load the operating system into main memory?
A. From flash memory, network, or other storage locations
B. Directly from ROM only
C. From a CD-ROM exclusively
D. By using a USB drive only
Correct Answer:
A