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Computer Science Applications

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Which of the following is NOT a type of computer application?

  1. Word processing

  2. Spreadsheet

  3. Database

  4. Operating system


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

An operating system is a system software that manages computer hardware and software resources and provides common services for computer programs.

What is the purpose of a word processing application?

  1. To create and edit text documents

  2. To create and edit spreadsheets

  3. To create and edit presentations

  4. To create and edit databases


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A word processing application is used to create and edit text documents, such as letters, reports, and articles.

What is the purpose of a spreadsheet application?

  1. To create and edit text documents

  2. To create and edit spreadsheets

  3. To create and edit presentations

  4. To create and edit databases


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A spreadsheet application is used to create and edit spreadsheets, which are grids of cells that can contain text, numbers, and formulas.

What is the purpose of a presentation application?

  1. To create and edit text documents

  2. To create and edit spreadsheets

  3. To create and edit presentations

  4. To create and edit databases


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A presentation application is used to create and edit presentations, which are slide shows that can contain text, images, and videos.

What is the purpose of a database application?

  1. To create and edit text documents

  2. To create and edit spreadsheets

  3. To create and edit presentations

  4. To create and edit databases


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A database application is used to create and edit databases, which are collections of data that is organized in a structured way.

Which of the following is NOT a type of computer network?

  1. Local area network (LAN)

  2. Wide area network (WAN)

  3. Metropolitan area network (MAN)

  4. Internet


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks, not a type of computer network itself.

What is the purpose of a local area network (LAN)?

  1. To connect computers in a small geographic area, such as a home or office

  2. To connect computers in a large geographic area, such as a city or country

  3. To connect computers in a metropolitan area, such as a city

  4. To connect computers all over the world


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A local area network (LAN) is a computer network that connects computers in a small geographic area, such as a home or office.

What is the purpose of a wide area network (WAN)?

  1. To connect computers in a small geographic area, such as a home or office

  2. To connect computers in a large geographic area, such as a city or country

  3. To connect computers in a metropolitan area, such as a city

  4. To connect computers all over the world


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A wide area network (WAN) is a computer network that connects computers in a large geographic area, such as a city or country.

What is the purpose of a metropolitan area network (MAN)?

  1. To connect computers in a small geographic area, such as a home or office

  2. To connect computers in a large geographic area, such as a city or country

  3. To connect computers in a metropolitan area, such as a city

  4. To connect computers all over the world


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A metropolitan area network (MAN) is a computer network that connects computers in a metropolitan area, such as a city.

What is the purpose of the Internet?

  1. To connect computers in a small geographic area, such as a home or office

  2. To connect computers in a large geographic area, such as a city or country

  3. To connect computers in a metropolitan area, such as a city

  4. To connect computers all over the world


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks that connects computers all over the world.

Which of the following is NOT a type of computer software?

  1. System software

  2. Application software

  3. Firmware

  4. Hardware


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hardware is the physical components of a computer, not a type of computer software.

What is the purpose of system software?

  1. To manage computer hardware and software resources

  2. To provide common services for computer programs

  3. To allow users to interact with the computer

  4. To perform specific tasks for users


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

System software is software that manages computer hardware and software resources.

What is the purpose of application software?

  1. To manage computer hardware and software resources

  2. To provide common services for computer programs

  3. To allow users to interact with the computer

  4. To perform specific tasks for users


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Application software is software that performs specific tasks for users, such as word processing, spreadsheet, and database management.

What is the purpose of firmware?

  1. To manage computer hardware and software resources

  2. To provide common services for computer programs

  3. To allow users to interact with the computer

  4. To control the basic functions of a computer


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Firmware is software that controls the basic functions of a computer, such as booting the operating system and managing input and output devices.

Which of the following is NOT a type of computer hardware?

  1. Processor

  2. Memory

  3. Storage

  4. Software


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Software is not a type of computer hardware.

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