Computer Knowledge
Operating Systems
998 Questions
Test your computer knowledge with these questions on operating systems. The content covers various platforms including Unix, Linux, Windows, Android, and Macintosh. These questions are commonly asked in the computer knowledge sections of banking and government exams.
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Operating Systems Questions
C
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Explanation
The question asks which option is NOT an operating system. LINUX, UNIX, and XENIX are all operating systems or OS variants. PASCAL is a programming language developed by Niklaus Wirth, not an operating system. Therefore, PASCAL is the correct answer because it's the only option that is not an OS.
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Windows
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Macintosh
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Linux
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NetWare
C
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Explanation
Linux is an open source software which is assembled under the model of free and open-source software development and distribution.
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Net scape navigator
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Internet explorer
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UNIX
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None of these
C
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Explanation
UNIX is not an internet software, it is a family of multitasking, multiuser computer operating systems that derive from the original AT&T.
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Word processor
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JAVA
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Database program
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Web browser
B
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Explanation
JAVA is not an application software; it is a programming language.
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Standard Edition 7 and Tiger
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Standard Edition 7 and Dolphin
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Standard Edition 6 and Mustang
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Standard Edition 6 and Dolphin
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Standard Edition 7 and Mustang
B
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Explanation
Standard Edition 7 and Dolphin is the current java version's number and name.
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Security model is based on user accounts
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Uses NTFS file system
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Server operating system
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All of the above
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None of these
D
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Explanation
All of the given choices are properties of Windows NT.
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Real-time operating systems
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Single-user, single task
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Single-user, preemptive multi-tasking
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Multi-user
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Cooperative multitasking
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Real-time operating systems are used to control machinery, scientific instruments and industrial systems. An RTOS typically has very little user-interface capability, and no end-user utilities, since the system will be a sealed box when delivered for use. A very important part of an RTOS is managing the resources of the computer so that a particular operation executes in precisely the same amount of time, every time it occurs.
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Media player
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Accounting software
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Operating system
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Both (1) and (2)
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None of the above
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OS X
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Unix
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Windows
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Linux
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Amoeba
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Linux is a Unix-like and POSIX-compliant computer operating system assembled under the model of free and open source software development and distribution.
C
Correct answer
Explanation
SunOS (Solaris), RedHat Linux, and Debian Linux are all UNIX or UNIX-like operating systems. DOS (Disk Operating System) is a separate operating system family developed by Microsoft, with no UNIX heritage. DOS and Windows are entirely different from UNIX/Linux.
C
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Explanation
SuSE (Linux), UNIX, and DOS are all operating systems. 'OSD' is not an operating system - it's likely a distractor or confusion with OS/2. The real operating systems are UNIX, DOS, Linux, Windows, macOS, etc. OSD has no meaning as an OS product.
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Linux was created by Linus Torvalds as a UNIX-like operating system, inspired by MINIX (which itself was based on UNIX principles). Linux shares UNIX's design philosophy and architecture. DOS, Windows, and CP/M are different operating system families.
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desktop
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business
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both
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none
C
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Explanation
Windows 2000 was designed to serve both desktop and business users, with editions like Professional (for business power users and workstations) and various Server editions (for enterprise servers). It unified the consumer and business lines that were previously separate.
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desktop
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business
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both
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none
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Windows 98 was designed as a consumer-grade operating system for home and personal desktop users. It was part of the Windows 9x series focused on the consumer market rather than enterprise/business use. Business users typically used Windows NT or Windows 2000 for better stability and security.
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desktop
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business
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both
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none
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Windows ME (Millennium Edition) was the successor to Windows 98 and was also targeted at home/desktop users. It was the last release of the Windows 9x consumer line before Windows XP unified the consumer and business lines.