Software and Programming Concepts Quiz

What is the main purpose of disk defragmentation software?

• To remove viruses from the computer

• To reorganize data on a hard drive to improve performance

• To increase the storage capacity of a drive

• To encrypt sensitive files

Which of the following is NOT a common type of security software?

• Antivirus

• Firewall

• Disk defragmenter

• Password manager

What is the difference between high-level and low-level programming languages?

• High-level languages are more expensive to use than low-level languages

• High-level languages are closer to human language, while low-level languages are closer to machine code

• Low-level languages are used only by beginner programmers

• High-level languages can only be used on powerful computers

Which of the following is an example of a low-level programming language?

• Python

• Java

• Assembly language

• HTML

What is the main function of an interpreter in programming?

• It translates an entire program into machine code before execution

• It converts assembly language into high-level language

• It analyzes code for security vulnerabilities

• It translates and executes code line by line

What is the main function of a compiler in programming?

• It checks code for syntax errors only

• It translates the entire program into machine code before execution

• It creates a backup of the source code

• It protects the code from unauthorized access

Which of the following best describes an assembler?

• Software that translates assembly language into machine code

• A tool used to join different pieces of software together

• A program that removes unused files from a computer

• Software used to create graphical user interfaces

Why might a computer need disk defragmentation?

• Because the computer has too many programs installed

• Because files can become scattered in different locations on the disk over time

• Because the computer is infected with malware

• Because the operating system is outdated

Which of the following is considered a high-level programming language?

• Machine code

• Assembly language

• Python

• Binary

What type of software is designed to detect and remove malicious software?

• Operating system

• Antivirus software

• Word processor

• Disk defragmenter