IT quiz

What name is given to the set of programs that interface between the user, the applications programs and the computer?

• operating system

• system software

• system utilities

What type of programs are designed for particular situations and specific purposes?

• Applications software

• RAM

• word processors

What does 'MS-DOS' stand for?

• Microsoft Disk Operating System

• Microwave Disk Operating System

• Microsoft Disk Operation System

What is the basic DOS command for copying a file?

• COPY

• RETURN

• TYPE

Sequence of (a)   is a synonym for the term 'routine'.

IBM is the abbreviation for ......?

• 'International Business Machines'

• 'International Business Media'

• 'International Business Manufacturer'

Which company developed Unix?

• Bell Labs

• American Telephone and Telegraph (AT&T)

• Bell Laboratories, AT&T

What are the effects of computer viruses?

• searching and destroying files

• destroying the contents of hard disks

• hindering normal operations

• all are correct

Which DOS command changes names of your files?

• REN

• DEL

• CD

(a)   is a set of programs that govern the operations of a computer system.