Question 1

_____ is the written description of the functions of a software program.&#10;A) Software licensing&#10;B) Documentation&#10;C) Systems software&#10;D) Cache memory

Accepted Answer

Documentation is the written description of the functions of a software program. Software licensing is related to the legal usage of a software program. Systems software refers to the type of software that is responsible for managing hardware and software resources. Cache memory is a type of computer memory used to speed up access to frequently used data or instructions.

Question 2

Which of the following is a disadvantage to implementing open-source software?&#10;A) It is expensive for users.&#10;B) It cannot have a copyright.&#10;C) It is not flexible.&#10;D) It leaves companies dependent on volunteers for enhancements and bug fixes.

Accepted Answer

Open-source software is often maintained by a community of volunteers rather than a dedicated team. This can lead to delays in enhancements and bug fixes, with companies being reliant on the availability and expertise of volunteers.

Question 3

Which of the following is a type of primary storage?&#10;A) Magnetic tape&#10;B) Cache memory&#10;C) Solid state drive (SSD)&#10;D) Optical storage device

Accepted Answer

Primary storage refers to the memory that is directly accessible to the CPU for processing. Magnetic tape, SSD and optical storage device are all types of secondary storage that are used for long-term storage. Cache memory is a type of primary storage that is used to temporarily store frequently accessed data and instructions for faster processing.

Question 4

A(n) _____ provides tactile feedback through the sense of touch by applying forces, vibrations, or motions to the user.&#10;A) natural user interface (NUI)&#10;B) social interface&#10;C) haptic interface&#10;D) operating system

Accepted Answer

A haptic interface is specifically designed to provide tactile feedback to the user. It can apply forces, vibrations, or motions to the user, allowing them to feel as though they are interacting with a physical object. This type of interface is often used in virtual reality environments, gaming, and medical simulation training.

Question 5

Which of the following has the most storage capacity?&#10;A) Kilobyte&#10;B) Megabyte&#10;C) Gigabyte&#10;D) Terabyte

Accepted Answer

Terabyte has the highest storage capacity among the given options as it can hold 1 trillion bytes of data, which is significantly higher than Kilobyte (1 thousand bytes), Megabyte (1 million bytes) and Gigabyte (1 billion bytes).

Question 6

_____ is the part of the primary storage that holds a software program.&#10;A) Magnetic disk&#10;B) Solid state drive (SSD)&#10;C) Random access memory (RAM)&#10;D) Read-only memory

Accepted Answer

Random access memory (RAM) is the primary storage of a computer where programs and data are stored temporarily while the computer is running. RAM is volatile memory, and its contents are erased when the computer is turned off or restarted. Therefore, it holds a software program while it is being executed by the computer's hardware. Magnetic disks and solid-state drives (SSDs) are secondary storage devices used to store programs, data, and other files when they are not actively in use. Read-only memory (ROM) is a type of non-volatile memory that holds firmware, boot loaders, and other vital system information that is needed to start up a computer.

Question 7

Which of the following computers has the least processing power?&#10;A) Supercomputer&#10;B) Mainframe computer&#10;C) Midrange computer&#10;D) Microcomputer

Accepted Answer

Microcomputers have the least processing power among the four options as they are small and used for personal or small-scale use. Supercomputers, mainframe computers, and midrange computers are much larger and designed for high-performance computing tasks.

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