Computer Terminology

603 questions available

FILTER BY SUBTOPIC

All Common Computer Terms 2 Abbreviations 2 File Extensions 6 Operating Systems 99 Programming Basics 213 Database Basics 142 Common Technical Terms 138
Showing 501–520 of 603

Q501.Who is recognized as the creator of the Java programming language in 1995?

Easy
A Dennis Ritchie
B Linus Torvalds
C James Gosling
D Bjarne Stroustrup
Programming Basics PPSC

Correct Answer: C

James Gosling designed and developed the Java programming language while working at Sun Microsystems, releasing its first version in May 1995.

Q502.In computer history, what is 'BASIC'?

Easy
A A basic operating system utility
B An early computer hardware model
C A high-level programming language
D None of these
Programming Basics PPSC

Correct Answer: C

BASIC (Beginners All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code) is a high-level programming language developed in the 1960s to introduce programming easily to beginners.

Q503.Who is the original author and inventor of the Linux operating system kernel?

Easy
A Steve Jobs
B Bill Gates
C Linus Torvalds
D Mark Zuckerberg
Operating Systems PPSC

Correct Answer: C

Finnish-American software engineer Linus Torvalds developed and released the initial version of the open-source Linux kernel in 1991.

Q504.Black chain technology is associated with which concept?

Easy
A Artificial Intelligence
B Blockchain
C Cloud Computing
D Virtual Reality
Common Technical Terms PPSC

Correct Answer: B

The term 'Black Chain' is a common misspelling of Blockchain technology. Blockchain is a decentralized, distributed ledger system that records transactions across many computers using cryptography, consensus, and decentralization.

Q505.The 'JPG' file extension refers usually to which type of file?

Easy
A A system file
B An animated movie file
C MS Encarta document
D An image file
File Extensions PPSC

Correct Answer: D

The .jpg or .jpeg extension stands for Joint Photographic Experts Group and is a standard, highly popular file format used for compressing and storing digital photographic images.

Q506.The smallest meaningful unit of data in a relational database table is called a _____?

Easy
A Field
B Record
C Character
D None of these
Database Basics PPSC

Correct Answer: A

A field (column) is the smallest meaningful unit of data in a database, designed to store a specific property or attribute of a record (e.g., First Name or Date of Birth).

Q507.Which of the following is NOT classified as system software?

Easy
A Operating System
B Entertainment
C Utility Software
D Driver
Operating Systems PPSC

Correct Answer: B

Operating systems, device drivers, and utilities are system software designed to manage hardware. Entertainment (like media players or games) is application software.

Q508.Which branch of Artificial Intelligence (AI) focuses on enabling computers to understand and process human language?

Easy
A Computer Vision
B Natural Language Processing (NLP)
C Machine Learning
D Robotics
Common Technical Terms PPSC

Correct Answer: B

Natural Language Processing (NLP) is the subfield of AI dedicated to developing algorithms that can read, parse, interpret, and generate human natural languages.

Q509.Which of the following correctly describes the difference between an application, a program, and software?

Easy
A Application is designed for specific tasks, Program is a set of instructions, and Software is a broad collection of programs.
B Program is hardware, Software is a system file, and Application is a web browser.
C Application is a database, Program is a spreadsheet, and Software is an operating system.
D None of these
Database Basics PPSC

Correct Answer: A

Software is the broadest term covering all code classes. A program is any specific set of executable instructions, and an application is software designed directly for end-user tasks.

Q510.Global and FORTRAN are examples of which concepts in computer science?

Easy
A Operating Systems
B Web Browsers
C Programming Languages (or variables)
D Databases
Database Basics PPSC

Correct Answer: C

FORTRAN is a high-level programming language. 'Global' refers to a programming scope where a variable is accessible throughout the entire program.

Q511.Which of the following is represented as the high-level layer compared to low-level hardware in code compiled from C++, COBOL, or Java?

Easy
A Hardware
B Software
C Firmware
D None of these
Programming Basics PPSC

Correct Answer: B

In computer systems, software (like code written in high-level languages C++, COBOL, or Java) represents the high-level logical layer, while physical circuits and machine code represent the low-level hardware.

Q512.Which type of query in a database is used to retrieve specific data, such as finding which employees earn more than $5000 a month?

Easy
A Update query
B Search query
C Select query
D None of these
Database Basics PPSC

Correct Answer: C

A SELECT query retrieves specific records from a database that match set criteria (e.g., retrieving rows where 'Salary > 5000').

Q513.Microsoft's legacy Internet Explorer falls under which software category?

Easy
A Operating System
B Compiler
C Browser
D None of these
Operating Systems PPSC

Correct Answer: C

Internet Explorer is a web browser developed by Microsoft to access and view webpages on the World Wide Web.

Q514.In database normalization, functional dependencies represent constraints that are based on which element?

Easy
A Key
B Key revisited
C Super set key
D None of these
Database Basics PPSC

Correct Answer: A

Functional dependencies are database constraints based on keys (typically, non-key attributes are fully functionally dependent on the primary key).

Q515.A structured collection of logically interrelated files stored electronically in a computer system is a _____?

Easy
A File manager
B Field
C Database
D None of these
Database Basics PPSC

Correct Answer: C

A database is a structured, logically organized collection of files and tables managed using database software (DBMS).

Q516.Regarding database or spreadsheet tables, which of the following statements is correct?

Easy
A Fields can be added and deleted as needed
B Fields cannot be deleted
C Fields cannot be added
D None of these
Database Basics PPSC

Correct Answer: A

Spreadsheets and relational databases allow users to modify table structures by adding new columns (fields) or deleting unnecessary columns at any time.

Q517.Windows 10 represents which type of software in computing?

Easy
A Type of computer
B Utility software
C Application software
D Operating system
Operating Systems PPSC

Correct Answer: D

Windows 10 is a major graphical operating system developed by Microsoft as part of its Windows NT operating system family.

Q518.What do you call a temporary collection of database records that match the parameters of a specific query?

Easy
A Dynaset
B Field
C Record
D None of these
Database Basics PPSC

Correct Answer: A

A Dynaset (Dynamic Set) represents a temporary, updatable collection of records retrieved from database tables matching the parameters of a query.

Q519.What is the default file extension for plain text files created in Windows Notepad?

Easy
A .xls
B .txt
C .cdr
D None of these
File Extensions PPSC

Correct Answer: B

Notepad is a basic text editor that creates and saves plain text files with the standard `.txt` file extension.

Q520.Mac OS is an example of which of the following software categories?

Easy
A Operating system
B System software
C Application software
D None of these
Operating Systems PPSC

Correct Answer: A

Mac OS (macOS) is a graphical Unix-based operating system developed by Apple Inc. for Macintosh desktop and laptop computers.