Computer Basics Quiz

The computer code for the interchange of information between terminals is:

• EBCDIC

• ASCII

• Unicode

• Binary

To produce high-quality graphics (hardcopy) in colour, you would want to use a(n):

• Printer

• Plotter

• Laser printer

• Scanner

The language that the computer can understand and execute is called:

• High-level language

• Machine language

• Assembly language

• Source code

A beam of light used to record and retrieve data on optical disks is known as:

• Laser

• LED

• X-ray

• UV light

A generalized software package produced to meet the bugs of a variety of data processing users is known as:

• Application package

• Operating system

• Utility software

• System software

Programs designed to perform specific tasks are called:

• System software

• Application software

• Firmware

• Middleware

A software package to perform calculations on data arranged in an array is:

• Word processor

• Electronic spreadsheet

• Database management system

• Presentation software

What is the alternative name for a diskette?

• Optical disk

• Floppy disk

• Hard drive

• USB drive

Which of the following is NOT a function of the operating system?

• Managing hardware

• Virus protection

• Managing software

• File management

Linux is based on which other operating system?

• UNIX

• Windows

• macOS

• MS DOS