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
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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Explanation
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.
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Windows
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Window 1.0
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Windows 1.01
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PC Windows
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Windows 1.01 was the first version of Microsoft's graphical operating environment, released in 1985. It was a graphical shell that ran on top of MS-DOS. Windows 1.0 was the internal development name, but 1.01 was the first commercial release.
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Linux is a free and open-source operating system kernel that powers many OS distributions. Unix inspired Linux but had proprietary origins. Mac (macOS) is proprietary based on Unix. NT (Windows NT) is Microsoft's proprietary kernel. Linux's open-source nature makes it the correct answer.
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Windows 1.0
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Windows V1.01
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Windows 1
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Windows V1.1
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Linux
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Windows NT
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Intel Pentium 4
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AIX
A
Correct answer
Explanation
By testing possibilities: If Ubuntu takes Tea, Suse and Fedora must take the same (Rule C). If they all take Tea, Rule B is satisfied (Fedora doesn't take coffee). If Suse takes Coffee, Fedora must match Ubuntu (Rule A). Suse is the only one whose choice remains consistent across valid logical constraints.
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Windows 1.04
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Windows NT 3.1
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Windows CE 2.11
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Windows V1.01
D
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Explanation
Windows 1.01 was the first retail release of Microsoft Windows, launched in November 1985. Windows NT 3.1 came much later (1993), and Windows CE 2.11 was a handheld device OS (1998). Version 1.04 doesn't match historical records.
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Windows 1.04
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Windows NT 3.1
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Windows CE 2.11
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Windows V1.01
D
Correct answer
Explanation
The first version of Microsoft Windows, Windows 1.01, was released on November 20, 1985. It was a graphical personal computer operating environment. Windows NT and CE were much later developments in the Windows product line.
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Samsung launched Bada OS in 2010 as their proprietary mobile operating system. It was designed to compete with iOS and Android, running on Samsung's own Wave series smartphones. Debian is a Linux distribution for computers, GNOME is a desktop environment, and Maemo was Nokia's platform.
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Linux
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Symbian
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Windows Mobile
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Palm WebOS
B
Correct answer
Explanation
In 2010, Symbian had the largest worldwide market share among mobile operating systems, particularly due to Nokia's dominance in the global smartphone market. Linux was gaining ground but wasn't the largest, Windows Mobile and Palm WebOS had smaller market shares.