Critical Thinking MCQs from IST Module

Why is it important for integrated systems to have seamless hardware-software communication?

• To allow firmware to update the OS

• To ensure fast keyboard input

• To maintain system stability and functional coordination

• To reduce internet usage

What would most likely happen if a driver is missing or outdated?

• The OS will shut down immediately

• The associated hardware might not function properly

• The system will increase in speed

• The software will uninstall itself

What makes system software different from application software?

• It is only used in mobile devices

• It focuses on entertainment purposes

• It manages system resources and enables the platform for other software

• It allows photo editing

Which feature of cloud computing is made possible by virtualization?

• Hardware installation

• Running multiple devices per user

• On-demand scalability and hardware abstraction

• File encryption

How does the OS ensure fair CPU allocation among multiple running applications?

• By prioritizing graphical apps only

• Through process scheduling algorithms

• By increasing RAM speed

• By disabling background processes

Why is the chipset often called the 'traffic controller' of the motherboard?

• It connects the keyboard to the monitor

• It regulates voltage

• It manages data flow among CPU, RAM, and other components

• It stores the BIOS

In what situation would an SSD be a better storage choice than an HDD?

• When large physical size is preferred

• When cost per GB is more important than speed

• When faster boot and load times are required

• When magnetic storage is mandatory

What problem arises if communication systems lack standard protocols?

• Lower screen resolution

• Random system restarts

• Devices fail to understand each other

• Mouse pointer becomes slow

What is the purpose of process management within an OS?

• To encrypt all user data

• To uninstall unused apps

• To allocate CPU time and manage tasks efficiently

• To improve wireless signal

A device that takes analog voice input and converts it into digital data for processing is:

• A speaker

• A router

• A microphone

• A monitor