CBSE Class 5 Computer Studies Computer Software MCQs

Question. Which of the following is an example of a binary number ?
a) 6AH1
b) 100101
c) 005
d) ABCD

Answer : B

Question. A __________ contains specific rules and words that express the logical steps of an algorithm ?
a) programming language
b) programming structure
c) syntax
d) logic chart

Answer : A

Question. Computer programs are written in a high-level programming language; however, the human readable version of a program is called ?
a) cache
b) instruction set
c) source code
d) word size

Answer : C

Question. Companies use which of the following vendors to provide access to software and services rather than purchasing the applications and maintaining the applications themselves ?
a) Open source vendors
b) Alliances
c) Application service providers
d) All of the above

Answer : C

Question. A series of instructions that tells a computer what to do and how to do it is called a ________ ?
a) program
b) command
c) user response
d) processor

Answer : D

Question. This can be another word for program ?
a) software
b) disk
c) floppy
d) hardware

Answer : A

Question. Software for organizing storage and retrieval of information is a(n) __________ ?
a) operating system
b) database
c) database program
d) data warehouse

Answer : B

Question. What are the two examples of freeware ?
a) WinZip and Linux
b) Shareware and file sharing
c) Microsoft Word and the Google toolbar
d) Instant messaging and the Google toolbar

Answer : C

Question. A set of instructions telling the computer what to do is called __________ ?
a) mentor
b) instructor
c) compiler
d) program

Answer : D

Question. A software which you can use to create a budget is called ?
a) Word processing software
b) Graphics software
c) Utility software
d) Spreadsheet software

Answer : A

Question. Computer programs are also known as __________ ?
a) operating systems
b) documents
c) peripherals
d) applications

Answer : D

Question. The ––– tells the computer how to use its components ?
a) utility
b) network
c) application program
d) operating system

Answer : D

Question. Most application softwares today come with an interface called a(n) _________ ?
a) graphical user interface
b) character user interface
c) icon user interface
d) button user interface

Answer : A

Question. Programs or a set of electronic instructions that tell a computer what to do _________ ?
a) Menu
b) Monitor
c) Hardware
d) Software

Answer : D

Question. The operating system, that is self-contained in a device and resident in the ROM is ?
a) Batch Operating System
b) Real-time Operating System
c) Embedded Operating System
d) Mutli-Processor Operating System

Answer : C

Question. The word processor used by DOS to write the programs or instructions ?
a) WordStar
b) WordPad
c) Notepad
d) EDIT

Answer : D

Question. __________ is a set of computer program that runs or controls computer hardware and acts as an interface with application programs and users. ?
a) Object code
b) A compiler
c) An operating system
d) The CPU

Answer : C

Question. Computer programs are written in a high level programming language; however, the human-readable version of a program is called __________ ?
a) cache
b) instruction set
c) source code
d) word size

Answer : C

Question. Processing involves ?
a) inputting data into a computer system
b) transforming input into output
c) displaying relevant answers
d) providing relevant answers

Answer : B

Question. An error is also known as ?
a) bug
b) debug
c) cursor
d) icon

Answer : A

Question. A program that works like a calculator for keeping track of money and making budgets ?
a) calculator
b) spreadsheet
c) budgeter
d) financier

Answer : B

Question. The operating system called UNIX is typically used for ?
a) Desktop computers
b) Laptop computers
c) Super computers
d) All of these

Answer : D

Question. Which of the following uses a handheld operating system ?
a) A supercomputer
b) A personal computer
c) A laptop
d) A PDA

Answer : D

Question. A compiler translates a program written in a high-level language into ?
a) Machine language
b) an algorithm
c) a debugged program
d) Java

Answer : A

Question. What is the process of copying software programs from secondary storage media to the hard disk called ?
a) configuration
b) download
c) storage
d) installation

Answer : D

Question. ___________ software creates a mirror image of the entire hard disk, including the operating system, applications, files, and data. ?
a) Operating system
b) Backup software
c) Utility programs
d) Driver imaging

Answer : D

Question. An error in a computer program is called a __________ ?
a) crash
b) power failure
c) bug
d) virus

Answer : C

Question. Which is the best definition of a software package ?
a) An add-on for your computer such as additional memory
b) A set of computer programs used for a certain function such as word processing
c) A protection you can buy for a computer
d) The box, manual and license agreement that accompany commercial software

Answer : B

Question. A program that works like a calculator for keeping track of money and making budgets _________ ?
a) calculator
b) scholastic
c) keyboard
d) spreadsheet

Answer : D

Question. The process of writing out computer instructions is known as ?
a) assembling
b) compiling
c) executing
d) coding

Answer : D

Question. A compiler translates higher-level programs into a machine language program, which is called ?
a) source code
b) object code
c) compiled code
d) beta code

Answer : B

Question. The software tools that enable a user to interact with a computer for specific purposes are known as __________ ?
a) Hardware
b) Networked Software
c) Shareware
d) Applications

Answer : D

Question. Correcting errors in a program is referred to as __________ ?
a) debugging
b) bugging
c) rectifying
d) modifying

Answer : A

Question. Compilers and translators are one form of __________ ?
a) ROM
b) RAM
c) hard disk
d) software

Answer : D

Question. Executing more than one program concurrently by one user on one computer is known as ?
a) multi-programming
b) multi-processing
c) time sharing
d) multi-tasking

Answer : D

Question. The process that deals with the technical and management issues of software development is ______ ?
a) Delivery process
b) Control process
c) Software process
d) Testing process

Answer : C