Introduction to Computing MCQs with Answers
Practice important Introduction to Computing MCQs with answers and explanations.
Multiple Choice Questions
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
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A
Q722: Which component translates generic requests into technical steps for peripheral devices?
- A: Device Driver
- B: File Manager
- C: Memory Manager
- D: Scheduler
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A
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
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A
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
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A
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
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A
Q726: What component of the operating system determines which activities are considered for execution?
- A: Scheduler
- B: Dispatcher
- C: File Manager
- D: Memory Manager
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A
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
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A
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
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A
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
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A
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
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A