Computer Knowledge
Operating Systems
1,344 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
D
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Explanation
GNOME is one of the most popular GUI desktop environments for Linux systems. LUI (A) is not a standard Linux GUI. GNU (B) is the project and free software movement, not a GUI. GPL (C) is the General Public License, a software license. GNOME provides the complete desktop interface with panels, windows, and applications.
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Longhorn
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Extreme Programming
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Windows 2007
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Beta
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Oracle JDeveloper
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Apple Macintosh
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Microsoft Windows 7x
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Linux
D
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Explanation
Tux is the official mascot of Linux, created by Larry Ewing in 1996. The penguin character represents the Linux kernel and was chosen because penguins live in Antarctica, making them a truly universal symbol not tied to any specific company or country. Linux is the open-source operating system kernel.
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IBM servers
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Windows XP
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EMC
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macromedia
B
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Explanation
'Do More with Less' was Microsoft's marketing tagline for Windows XP, released in 2001, highlighting the operating system's efficiency and enhanced features. IBM servers, EMC (storage), and Macromedia (multimedia software) are not associated with this slogan.
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IBM servers
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Windows XP
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EMC
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macromedia
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Linux
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Tux
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Toto
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None of the above
B
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Explanation
Tux is the official mascot of the Linux kernel, created by Larry Ewing in 1996. The penguin was chosen as Linux's mascot after Linus Torvalds mentioned being bitten by a penguin. 'Tux' is short for 'tuxedo,' referring to the penguin's black-and-white plumage resembling a formal suit.
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MS-DOS
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PC Windows
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None of the above
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both (a) & (b)
D
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Microsoft developed both MS-DOS (Microsoft Disk Operating System) in 1981, which became the operating system for the original IBM PC, and Windows in 1985, which began as a graphical operating environment before evolving into a full operating system. Both products were foundational to Microsoft's dominance in personal computing.
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MS-DOS
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PC Windows
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None of the above
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both (a) & (b)
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A brand of Coffee
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A technology used in the air interface of mobile phones
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The next Windows version
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The name of a Software
B
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Explanation
BREW (Binary Runtime Environment for Wireless) is a Qualcomm-developed application development platform and technology used in CDMA mobile phones. It provides tools for developers to create applications that run on BREW-enabled devices. It is not a coffee brand, Windows version, or single software product.
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A brand of Coffee
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A technology used in the air interface of mobile phones
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The next Windows version
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The name of a Software
B
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Explanation
BREW (Binary Runtime Environment for Wireless) is Qualcomm's application development platform for mobile phones, originally used in CDMA devices. It provides a runtime environment for mobile applications and was widely used in early smartphones. It's not a coffee brand, Windows version name, or standalone software name.
A
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Explanation
The iPod is Apple's portable music player first introduced in 2001, which revolutionized the digital music industry. The other options (e70, Windows, Linux) are not Apple products - Windows and Linux are operating systems, while e70 appears to be a garbled option.
C
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Explanation
Microsoft is best known for Windows, their flagship operating system. The iPod is made by Apple, E70 is a Nokia phone model, and Linux is an open-source operating system not associated with Microsoft.
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Windows2000
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WindowsXP
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Win@dows
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Project Chicago
D
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Project Chicago was the internal codename used by Microsoft for Windows 95 during its development. Codenames like these are common in software development to maintain secrecy before product release, though calling it a 'secret name' is imprecise terminology.
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The OS was release in 1995.
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The OS was released in 1895
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Its license first cost $95
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None of the above
B
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Explanation
Lynx is a text-based web browser that runs in character mode (terminal) without a GUI. It's used in Unix/Linux systems and is ideal for low-bandwidth situations or accessibility needs.