Software Engineering Mcqs – MCQs

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1.Identify the option that does not represent a recognized type of network.

2.What is the term for the location where a computer keeps its programs and data?

3.What is the term used for the address that a browser requires to access other online resources?

4.What is the term for data or commands entered into a computer's memory?

5.Which component is a case that contains the essential elements of a computer system?

6.Which type of memory is non-volatile, stores data and instructions needed to boot the computer, and retains information even when the power is turned off?

7.Which storage device utilizes fixed magnetic platters to save data permanently?

8.When you open a menu but choose not to pick any item, which key should you press or what action should you take to close the menu?

9.In FTP, during which mode does the client establish both the control and data connections?

10.What term describes the process that automatically starts programs when a computer is powered on?

11.What is the primary purpose of the Common Gateway Interface (CGI)?

12.Which of the following is the most frequently used storage device in personal computers?

13.What are the two fundamental methods used for accessing records?

14.What type of computer chips are integrated within other devices like automobiles or digital thermostats?

15.Which architectural model forms the basis of the File Transfer Protocol (FTP)?

16.Which of the following acronyms represents a reusable optical storage medium?

17.Which inventor created a mechanical machine in the 1600s capable of performing addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and extracting square roots?

18.What is a key feature of a CD-RW disc?

19.In personal computers, the component responsible for handling most of the processing tasks is known as the ___________.

20.Which individual is credited with the development of punched cards?