Computer Science Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a major component of a computer system?

• Hardware

• Software

• Algorithm

• Users

What is the primary function of system software?

• To run applications like Word and Excel

• To manage hardware and provide basic functionality

• To store user data permanently

• To connect computers over the internet

Which error type occurs when the syntax of a program is incorrect?

• Logical error

• Runtime error

• Syntax error

• Arithmetic error

Which of the following is NOT a programming structure?

• Sequence

• Selection

• Iteration

• Compilation

Which step comes first in the program development cycle?

• Coding the program

• Testing the program

• Planning the logic

• Maintaining the program

What is pseudocode used for?

• To execute programs

• To test hardware devices

• To plan the logic of a program in a readable format

• To encrypt data for security

Which operator is used for checking equality in programming?

• =

• ==

• !=

• <>

What will be the output of the following expression: 10 % 3?

• 1

• 3

• 0

• 10

Which loop structure is used when the number of iterations is known in advance?

• While loop

• Do-while loop

• For loop

• Infinite loop

What is an infinite loop?

• A loop that runs a specific number of times

• A loop that never stops executing

• A loop that runs only once

• A loop that skips every other iteration