Q81. Which of the following is NOT a type of software?
a) Operating System
b) Firmware
c) Monitor
d) Application Software
Show Answer
Correct Answer: c) Monitor
Explanation: A monitor is hardware, not software. Operating systems, firmware, and application software are all types of software.
Q82. What is the function of ‘firmware’ in a computer system?
a) To execute application programs
b) To provide basic control and management of hardware components
c) To manage network connections
d) To create and edit documents
Show Answer
Correct Answer: b) To provide basic control and management of hardware components
Explanation: Firmware is a specialized type of software embedded into hardware to control and manage the device’s basic functions.
Q83. What device would you use to input audio into a computer?
a) Monitor
b) Keyboard
c) Microphone
d) Speaker
Show Answer
Correct Answer: c) Microphone
Explanation: A microphone is used to input audio into a computer, allowing users to record sound or communicate through voice applications.
Q84. What is the purpose of a computer’s ‘hard drive’?
a) To process data
b) To store data and programs permanently
c) To display graphical output
d) To connect external devices
Show Answer
Correct Answer: b) To store data and programs permanently
Explanation: The hard drive is used for long-term storage of data, applications, and system files, retaining information even when the computer is turned off.
Q85. Which of the following is an example of ‘application software’?
a) Windows OS
b) Microsoft Word
c) BIOS
d) Disk Cleanup
Show Answer
Correct Answer: b) Microsoft Word
Explanation: Microsoft Word is an application software used for creating and editing documents, while Windows OS is an operating system and BIOS is firmware.
Q86. Which device is primarily used to provide output in the form of hard copies?
a) Monitor
b) Speaker
c) Printer
d) Scanner
Show Answer
Correct Answer: c) Printer
Explanation: A printer is an output device that produces physical copies of digital documents and images.
Q87. What does ‘system software’ manage?
a) Application execution
b) User interface design
c) Hardware resources and operations
d) Data encryption
Show Answer
Correct Answer: c) Hardware resources and operations
Explanation: System software manages hardware resources, controls operations, and provides a platform for running application software.
Q88. What is the purpose of the ‘BIOS’ in a computer?
a) To manage the operating system
b) To initialize hardware and load the operating system
c) To store user data
d) To provide an interface for application software
Show Answer
Correct Answer: b) To initialize hardware and load the operating system
Explanation: The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) initializes and tests hardware components during startup and loads the operating system.
Q89. Which of the following is a common feature of mobile apps?
a) They are designed for use on mobile devices
b) They manage hardware resources
c) They store data permanently
d) They provide basic system functions
Show Answer
Correct Answer: a) They are designed for use on mobile devices
Explanation: Mobile apps are specifically designed to run on mobile devices like smartphones and tablets, providing various functionalities.
Q90. What is the main function of an ‘input device’?
a) To output data from the computer
b) To process data
c) To provide data and commands to the computer
d) To store data
Show Answer
Correct Answer: c) To provide data and commands to the computer
Explanation: Input devices allow users to provide data and commands to the computer for processing, such as keyboards and mice.