Computer Knowledge

Computer Fundamentals and System Concepts

2,255 Questions

Computer fundamentals and system concepts questions cover core hardware components, operating systems, and historical computer milestones. Topics include the kernel, central processing unit, and basic computing terminology. These foundational questions are strictly essential for scoring well in computer knowledge sections.

Central processing unitComputer operating systemsSupercomputer milestonesSystem registry functionsKernel operationsAndroid applications

Computer Fundamentals and System Concepts Questions

Multiple choice
  1. console-operator

  2. programmer

  3. people ware

  4. system analyst

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Peopleware refers to the human personnel involved in computing - those who design, program, operate, and maintain computer equipment. This includes programmers, operators, analysts, and support staff. The other options are specific roles, while peopleware is the collective term for all computer personnel.

Multiple choice
  1. System support program

  2. System control program

  3. System development programs

  4. Distributive service support programs

  5. Program

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

This program is used to manage the storage and processing resources of the computer and performs other management and monitoring functions. System control programs also control the execution of the programs. Example of system control program is operating system.

Multiple choice
  1. System monitor

  2. Program generator

  3. Process monitor

  4. Client side diagnostic tool

  5. Burp scanner

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

This tool is a software system that accepts the specification of a program to be generated and generates a program in the target PL. With a program generator a user only be required to specify the steps or rules required need to write any code.

Multiple choice
  1. System support program

  2. System development programs

  3. Program

  4. Distributed service support program

  5. Relocatable program

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

This program is used to execute from a storage area other than the one designated for it at the time of its coding or translation. Such relocation is possible because of the availability of information about the address senstive instruction in it.

Multiple choice
  1. Object program

  2. System support program

  3. System development program

  4. Self relocating program

  5. Distributed service support program

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

This program relocates its own address-dependent instruction and data when run and is therefore capable of being loaded into memory at any address. This program not only contains information regarding its address sensitivity but also the code to make use of this information to relocate the address sensitive part of its code.