Introduction to Computing MCQs with Answers
Practice important Introduction to Computing MCQs with answers and explanations.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q681: How many users could early multi-programming systems service simultaneously?
- A: 30
- B: 10
- C: 50
- D: 5
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A
Q682: What is a key difference between interactive processing and real-time processing?
- A: Interactive processing responds to users quickly, while real-time processing meets external deadlines
- B: Real-time processing responds to users quickly, while interactive processing meets deadlines
- C: Interactive processing is used for batch jobs, while real-time processing is used for word processing
- D: Real-time processing allows multiple users, while interactive processing is single-user only
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A
Q683: What role did the computer operator traditionally play in multiuser, time-sharing systems?
- A: Installing new equipment
- B: Communicating directly with the computer
- C: Managing programs and data files
- D: Acting as an intermediary between users and the computer
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D
Q684: What has replaced the role of a computer operator in modern computer systems?
- A: A system administrator
- B: A software engineer
- C: A network technician
- D: A hardware specialist
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A
Q685: What major shift has occurred in the role of computers in personal computing?
- A: From managed by operators to self-managed by users
- B: From large central computers to small personal computers
- C: From using batch processing to interactive processing
- D: From time-sharing to single-user systems
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A
Q686: What is a key feature of modern operating systems for multiprocessor machines?
- A: Assigning tasks to different processors and managing single processor time-sharing
- B: Executing programs one at a time
- C: Providing batch processing capabilities
- D: Running on single-user systems only
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A
Q687: What is the main challenge faced by operating systems in multiprocessor machines?
- A: Load balancing and scaling
- B: User interface design
- C: Data encryption
- D: System backup
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A
Q688: What type of systems are embedded systems?
- A: Systems dedicated to specific tasks
- B: Systems designed for multiprogramming
- C: Systems that manage large-scale time-sharing
- D: Systems with real-time processing capabilities
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A
Q689: Which of the following is an example of an embedded operating system?
- A: Windows CE
- B: Windows 10
- C: Linux
- D: macOS
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A
Q690: What is the primary purpose of operating systems like VxWORKS in embedded systems?
- A: To conserve battery power and meet real-time deadlines
- B: To run large-scale databases
- C: To manage desktop applications
- D: To provide networking capabilities
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A