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
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reboot file
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reload file
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.autorelabel file
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.auto load file
C
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Explanation
Creating a .autorelabel file in the root directory triggers SELinux to relabel all files on the next system reboot. This is the correct method to reset SELinux security contexts after making extensive changes. The other options are not valid SELinux commands.
C
Correct answer
Explanation
GRUB (Grand Unified Bootloader), LILO (LInux LOader), and NTLDR (NT Loader for Windows) are all well-known boot loaders used in different operating systems. SBOOTUP is not a real boot loader - it appears to be a fabricated option among legitimate boot loading programs, making option C the correct choice for 'not a boot loader.'
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All standard usefull system.
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American Standard Unified Solution
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Named after Pegasus, the winged horse of Greek mythology
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Namerd after Atlantic Seals Undrer the Sea
C
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Explanation
ASUS takes its name from Pegasus, the winged horse from Greek mythology. The founders used the last four letters to symbolize the creative spirit and wisdom that Pegasus represents, with the winged horse imagery reflecting innovation.
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firmware, browser and window manager, and system-level software and userland services
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input software,processing unit,output software
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inflow unit,data assembling unit,outflow unit
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liveware manager, and system-efficient software and browsing services
A
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Explanation
Chrome OS uses a simplified three-tier architecture starting with firmware for system boot, then the browser and window manager as the main user interface layer, and finally system-level software and userland services that provide essential OS functions like process management and security.
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Chrome OS designed by Google is a Linux based operating system
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Web Services Description Language is an XML based language
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Both a and b
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Neither of a and b
C
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Explanation
Chrome OS is indeed a Linux kernel-based operating system designed by Google. Web Services Description Language (WSDL) is an XML-based language for describing web services. Both statements are factually correct, making option C the right choice.
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Application Software
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Mobile OS
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A Tool
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none of the above
B
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Explanation
Android is a mobile operating system (OS) based on the Linux kernel. It is not a single application software, nor a specific tool, but a complete platform for mobile devices.
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Java
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Symbian
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Windows Mobile
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Linux kernel
D
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Explanation
Android is built on top of the Linux kernel, which provides core system services like security, memory management, and driver support. Java is the application language, not the foundation.
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ENTSSO
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Project chicago
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Windows Live
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New user
B
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Explanation
Project Chicago was the internal codename for Windows 95 during development. Microsoft often uses city names as codenames for Windows versions.
C
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Explanation
Think Different was Apple's iconic advertising campaign from 1997-2002. It became one of the most recognizable slogans in tech history, emphasizing creativity and innovation. Apple used this campaign to rebrand itself during Steve Jobs' return to the company. The other options (Windows, HP, Seagate) had different taglines.
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Linux
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Windows 7
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Macintosh
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Windows XP
D
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Explanation
Windows XP used 'Do more with less' as a key marketing message highlighting efficiency and improved performance compared to previous versions. Linux typically promotes 'open source' values, Windows 7 focused on simplicity, and Macintosh emphasizes creative design.
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Windows 95
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Windows v 1.01
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Windows 98
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Windows
B
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Explanation
Windows 1.01 was the first public release of Microsoft Windows in 1985. It was a graphical operating system shell that ran on top of MS-DOS, predating Windows 95 by a decade.
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windows
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linux
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mac
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none of these
B
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Explanation
Linux is the premier free and open source operating system. Unlike Windows (proprietary) or macOS (proprietary), Linux distributions are built on open-source principles with freely available source code.
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Windows XP
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Windows Vista
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Linux
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Windows 7
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kernel
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compiler
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user
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shell
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The kernel is the core component of Unix that directly manages and interacts with system hardware including CPU, memory, and devices. It provides hardware abstraction to user space programs. Compilers translate code, shells provide user interfaces, and users are end people - none interface with hardware directly.
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Internet Explorer
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Firefox
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Safari
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Opera
B
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Explanation
Firefox has historically been the default browser on most Linux distributions due to its open-source nature. Internet Explorer and Safari are proprietary applications not available on Linux, while Opera is a third-party option.