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Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What is the primary role of an operating system (OS)?

a) Manage computer hardware and software
b) Create graphical designs
c) Edit video files
d) Connect computers to the internet
2. Which of the following is an example of an application software?

a) Windows
b) Linux
c) MS-DOS
d) Microsoft Word
3. MS-DOS is known for being a:

a) Graphical user interface
b) Command-line interface
c) Voice-controlled system
d) Cloud-based operating system
4. Which of the following is an open-source operating system?

a) Windows
b) macOS
c) Linux
d) MS-DOS
5. What is the purpose of formatting a disk?

a) To increase the disk size
b) To delete all data and prepare it for new data
c) To create a backup
d) To install an application
6. Which of the following is NOT a type of software?

a) Application software
b) Operating system
c) Cloud software
d) Antivirus software
7. What is the function of a backup?
a) To permanently delete files
b) To copy files onto a separate storage device
c) To install new software
d) To compress large files
8. Freeware refers to:

a) Software that is free for a limited time
b) Software that you pay for after using
c) Software that is available for free indefinitely
d) Software that is illegal to use
9. Which of the following software requires payment after a trial period?

a) Freeware
b) Shareware
c) Open-source software
d) System software
10. What is the main purpose of antivirus software?

a) To increase the speed of a computer
b) To organize files and folders
c) To detect and remove malware
d) To create a backup
11. What does a firewall do in an Internet Security suite?

a) Protects against unauthorized access to your computer
b) Detects viruses only
c) Formats the hard drive
d) Allows data to be transferred faster
12. Which of the following is an example of a Local Area Network (LAN)?

a) Connecting computers in a university lab
b) Using a cloud service
c) Accessing the internet globally
d) Connecting computers between different countries
13. What is a key feature of Total Security (TS) software?

a) It only detects known viruses
b) It provides parental controls and encryption tools
c) It is limited to scanning flash drives
d) It only works offline
14. Which of these is NOT a function of antivirus software?
a) Automatically scanning files
b) Encrypting all files on a hard drive
c) Showing the health status of a computer
d) Removing detected viruses
15. Which of the following is the largest type of network?

a) LAN
b) WAN
c) Intranet
d) Home network
16. What is the World Wide Web (WWW)?

a) A type of LAN
b) A global network of interconnected websites
c) A local storage device
d) A computer virus
17. Why is it important to keep antivirus software up to date?

a) To make the computer faster
b) To detect and protect against new viruses
c) To format new devices
d) To reduce storage space
18. What does MS-DOS stand for?

a) Microsoft Database Operating System
b) Microsoft Disk Operating System
c) Mainframe Disk Operating System
d) Minimal Disk Operating System
19. Linux is considered an open-source OS because:

a) It is free for everyone
b) Its source code can be modified by users
c) It has a GUI like Windows
d) It can only be used by developers
20. What is an example of an application software for presentations?

a) Windows
b) MS-DOS
c) Microsoft PowerPoint
d) Linux
Short Answer Questions
1. Define software and explain its role in a computer.

Answer:
Software is a collection of programs that tell a computer how to perform specific
tasks. It includes both operating systems, which manage the hardware, and
applications, which help users perform tasks like word processing and browsing the
internet.
2. What is the difference between freeware and shareware?

Answer:
Freeware is software that is completely free to use, while shareware is software that
is free for a trial period but requires payment for continued use.
3. Why is it important to create backups of your data?

Answer:
Creating backups ensures that you have copies of important files in case the original
files are lost or damaged, such as in the event of a computer crash or accidental
deletion.
4. What is the purpose of a firewall in an Internet Security suite?

Answer:
A firewall helps protect your computer from unauthorized access, particularly from
hackers and malware that try to access your system over the internet.
5. Explain the difference between a LAN and a WAN.

Answer:
A LAN (Local Area Network) connects computers within a small area, such as a
building or campus, while a WAN (Wide Area Network) connects computers over
large distances, such as between cities or countries.

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Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What is the primary role of an operating system (OS)?

2. Which of the following is an example of an application software?

3. MS-DOS is known for being a:

4. Which of the following is an open-source operating system?

5. What is the purpose of formatting a disk?

6. Which of the following is NOT a type of software?

8. Freeware refers to:

9. Which of the following software requires payment after a trial period?

10. What is the main purpose of antivirus software?

11. What does a firewall do in an Internet Security suite?

12. Which of the following is an example of a Local Area Network (LAN)?

13. What is a key feature of Total Security (TS) software?

15. Which of the following is the largest type of network?

16. What is the World Wide Web (WWW)?

17. Why is it important to keep antivirus software up to date?

18. What does MS-DOS stand for?

19. Linux is considered an open-source OS because:

20. What is an example of an application software for presentations?

1. Define software and explain its role in a computer.

2. What is the difference between freeware and shareware?

3. Why is it important to create backups of your data?

4. What is the purpose of a firewall in an Internet Security suite?

5. Explain the difference between a LAN and a WAN.

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