1.	When machine instructions are being executed by a computer, the instruction phase followed by the execution phase is referred to as __________ ?
	program cycle
	machine instruction
	execution cycle
	machine cycle
	Answer: machine cycle Explanation: The instruction phase followed by the execution phase when machine instructions are being executed by a computer is referred to as the "machine cycle" or "instruction cycle". Therefore, the correct answer is (e) machine cycle.
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2.	Oracle is an example of __________ application software ?
	database
	word processing
	project management
	presentation graphics
	Answer: database Explanation: Oracle is an example of database application software.
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3.	The real business and competitive value of information technology lies in ?
	The software applications that are used by many companies
	The capabilities of the software and value of the information a business acquires and uses
	The infrastructure of hardware, networks, and other IT facilities that are commonly used by many companies
	The capabilities of the hardware and the speed at which it processes information
	Answer: The capabilities of the software and value of the information a business acquires and uses Explanation: The capabilities of the software and value of the information a business acquires and uses. While hardware and infrastructure are important, the real business and competitive value of information technology lies in the software applications and the capabilities they provide, as well as the value of the information a business can acquire and use through those applications. Software applications can help businesses streamline processes, increase efficiency, and gain insights into their operations and customers. It's not just about having the latest hardware or infrastructure, but rather about how a business uses technology to drive its operations and create value for its customers.
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4.	Vendor-created program modifications are called ?
	patches
	antiviruses
	holes
	fixes
	Answer: patches Explanation: The vendor-created program modifications are called (a) patches.
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5.	Which of the following is not true about computer files ?
	They are collections of data saved to a storage medium.
	Every file has a filename.
	A file extension is established by the user to indicate the date it was created
	Usually files contains data.
	Answer: A file extension is established by the user to indicate the date it was created Explanation: The statement (c) "A file extension is established by the user to indicate the date it was created" is not true about computer files. A file extension is a set of characters that follows the period (.) in the filename and identifies the type of file. It is used by the operating system to associate a file with the appropriate program to open it. The file extension is not established by the user to indicate the date it was created, but rather it is assigned by the operating system or the software application that creates the file.
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6.	A set of instructions telling the computer what to do is called __________ ?
	mentor
	instructor
	compiler
	program
	Answer: program Explanation: A set of instructions telling the computer what to do is called program.
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7.	Which of the following is not a software ?
	Excel
	Printer-Driver
	Operating System
	Mouse
	Answer: Mouse Explanation: The option that is not a software is (d) Mouse. A mouse is a hardware device used to input information into a computer, whereas the other options listed are software programs. Excel, Powerpoint, and printer-drivers are all applications or programs that are run on an operating system. The operating system is a software program that controls the computer's hardware and provides services to applications.
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8.	Large transaction processing systems in automated organisations use ?
	Online processing
	Batch Processing
	Once-a-day Processing
	End-of-day processing
	Answer: Batch Processing Explanation: Batch Processing
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9.	Which of the following controls the manner of interaction between the user and the operating system ?
	Language translator
	Platform
	User interface
	Icon
	Answer: User interface Explanation: User interface controls the manner of interaction between the user and the operating system. User interface (UI) is the point of interaction between the user and a computer program or an operating system. It determines how the user can interact with the system and provides a way for the user to issue commands and receive feedback. Examples of UI include graphical user interface (GUI), command-line interface (CLI), and voice user interface (VUI), among others. Language translator, platform, and icon do not control the manner of interaction between the user and the operating system.
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10.	A software which you can use to create a budget is called ?
	Word processing software
	Graphics software
	Utility software
	Spreadsheet software
	Answer: Word processing software Explanation: Word processing software
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