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1.  
Which of the following is system software?

Correct Answer: C [Linux]

Explanation:

Linux is an operating system; the others are applications.

2.  
Which tool runs a program step by step so that the programmer can find bugs?

Correct Answer: A [Debugger]

Explanation:

A debugger traces a program step by step; an editor is for typing code, a loader and linker build and load it.

3.  
Which of the following is a utility program?

Correct Answer: D [Disk defragmenter]

Explanation:

A defragmenter maintains the disk – a utility.

4.  
Machine language belongs to which generation of programming languages?

Correct Answer: B [First (1GL)]

Explanation:

Machine language (0s and 1s) is 1GL.

5.  
In a flowchart, a decision (yes/no question) is drawn as a:

Correct Answer: B [Diamond]

Explanation:

Diamond Decides.

6.  
True or false? "An interpreter translates the whole program before running any part of it."

Correct Answer: B [False]

Explanation:

That describes a compiler; an interpreter works one statement at a time.

7.  
Software given free for a trial period, after which the user must pay, is called:

Correct Answer: C [Shareware]

Explanation:

Shareware = try before you buy.

8.  
Fill in the blank: SQL is an example of a ________ generation language.

Correct Answer: D [fourth]

Explanation:

SQL says what data is wanted, not how – 4GL.

9.  
Odd one out:

Correct Answer: A [Compiler]

Explanation:

A compiler is system software; the others are applications.

10.  
Which tool places an executable program in memory so that it can run?

Correct Answer: B [Loader]

Explanation:

The loader (part of the OS) loads the program into RAM.

11.  
Which language is mainly associated with business data processing?

Correct Answer: A [COBOL]

Explanation:

COBOL = Common Business-Oriented Language.

12.  
A program runs and gives a wrong answer without any error message. This is a:

Correct Answer: D [Logical error]

Explanation:

Stop, Crash or Lie – it lies → logical.

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