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Performance Measures

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Computer Science

332 Time taken by a computer to process a job or instruction is called____:

A
Execution Time
B
Waiting Time
C
Delay time
D
Real Time
Explanation and memory cue

The time taken by a computer to process a job or instruction is called Execution Time, which measures the actual time the CPU spends executing the instruction. Waiting Time and Delay Time refer to time spent waiting, and Real Time refers to systems responding within a time constraint, not processing time.

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Practice MCQ

Computer Science

Software that assists you or acts on your behalf to perform repetitive computer-related tasks is a(n) ______.

A
Intelligent agent
B
Fuzzy logic
C
Genetic algorithm
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

An intelligent agent is software that can perform tasks autonomously or semi-autonomously on behalf of a user, especially repetitive or decision-based tasks. Fuzzy logic and genetic algorithms are AI techniques, not software agents that perform user tasks directly.

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Software Types

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Computer Science

What is the main purpose of application software?

A
Managing hardware
B
Performing specific user tasks
C
Controlling device drivers
D
Running the operating system
Explanation and memory cue

Application software is designed to help users perform specific tasks such as word processing, browsing the internet, or managing data. It is distinct from system software, which manages hardware and runs the operating system.

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Types Of Software

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Computer Science

Which of the following is an example of entertainment software?

A
PUBG
B
Google Docs
C
Windows OS
D
WinRAR
Explanation and memory cue

PUBG is a video game, which is a type of entertainment software designed for user enjoyment. Google Docs is productivity software, Windows OS is an operating system, and WinRAR is a file compression utility, none of which are primarily for entertainment.

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Antivirus Software

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Computer Science

Which of the following is not antivirus software?

A
Oracle
B
McAfee
C
AVG
D
Avira
Explanation and memory cue

Oracle is a technology company known for database software and cloud services, not antivirus software. McAfee, AVG, and Avira are all well-known antivirus software providers.

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Word Processing Software

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Computer Science

Which of the following is an example of word processing software?

A
Adobe Photoshop
B
Microsoft Word
C
VLC Media Player
D
Google Chrome
Explanation and memory cue

Microsoft Word is a widely used word processing software designed for creating, editing, and formatting text documents. The other options are not word processors: Adobe Photoshop is for image editing, VLC Media Player is for playing media files, and Google Chrome is a web browser.

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Types Of Software

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Computer Science

MS Office, Adobe Photoshop, and Windows OS are examples of ____.

A
Open-Source Software
B
Proprietary Software
C
Freeware
D
Shareware
Explanation and memory cue

MS Office, Adobe Photoshop, and Windows OS are commercial products developed and sold by companies, making them proprietary software. They are not open-source, freeware, or shareware.

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Operating System

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Computer Science

A collection of system programs that controls and coordinates the overall operations of a computer system is called

A
System software
B
Operating system
C
Utility program
D
Device driver
Explanation and memory cue

An operating system is a collection of system programs that manages and coordinates the overall operations of a computer system, including hardware and software resources. It acts as an intermediary between users and the computer hardware.

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Software Types

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Computer Science

Linux, Apache, and Mozilla Firefox are examples of ____.

A
Freeware
B
Proprietary Software
C
Public Domain Software
D
Open-Source Software
Explanation and memory cue

Linux, Apache, and Mozilla Firefox are all examples of open-source software because their source code is freely available for anyone to view, modify, and distribute. This distinguishes them from freeware, proprietary, or public domain software.

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Computer Aided Design

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Computer Science

CAD stands for____:

A
Computer Aided Design
B
Computer Algorithm Design
C
Computer Application Design
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

CAD stands for Computer Aided Design, which refers to the use of computer software to assist in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimization of a design.