Challenge your competence level in computers, computing, algorithms, hardware and software with these Computer science questions and answers.
Which of the following is not a third generation language?
FORTRAN
COBOL
Assembly language
Basic
Correct answer is C
Assembly language is a low-level programming language that is specific to a particular computer architecture. It is more difficult to learn and use than higher-level programming languages, but it offers more control over the hardware
Which of the following components of the computer is referred to as the administrative section ?
CPU
Output unit
Input unit
Memory Unit
Correct answer is A
CPU is referred to as the administrative section of the computer, it is also called the brain of the computer
The process of finding and correcting errors in the program code is called ?
testing
Debugging
Editing
coding
Correct answer is B
Debugging is the process of finding and correcting errors in the program code. It involves identifying, isolating, and fixing the problems or bugs in computer program code. The other options do not accurately describe this process. Editing is the process of making changes to the code, but it does not necessarily involve finding and correcting errors. Coding is the process of writing the code, and testing is the process of checking the code to see if it works as expected
Which of the following is not an example of graphics packages
Freelance
Quattro pro
Corel draw
Havard graphics
Correct answer is B
Quattro Pro is not a graphics package. It is a spreadsheet program developed by Borland and now managed by Corel. It provides tools for data management and analysis. Havard Graphics, Freelance, and Corel Draw are examples of graphics packages. They provide tools for creating and editing images, drawings, and illustrations
The first step in a CPU instruction cycle is
Decode
Get
Fetch
Execute
Correct answer is C
Fetch is the first step of CPU instruction cycle also called fetch-and-execute cycle, fetch-decode-execute cycle, or FDX