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

Multiple choice

Microsoft Windows is a/an

  1. operating system

  2. application software

  3. browser

  4. 3D game
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Microsoft Windows is a suite of programs that manages computer hardware and software resources, which defines an operating system.

Multiple choice

The screen saver is activated

  1. whenever you double click on the desktop

  2. whenever you open My Computer

  3. when you do not touch the mouse or keyboard for a specified time

  4. none of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A screen saver is a utility that automatically starts after a period of user inactivity to prevent screen burn-in and provide security.

Multiple choice

UNIX, DOS and WINDOWS are included in

  1. operating system

  2. word processing

  3. computer brand names

  4. animation software
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

UNIX, DOS, and Windows are all examples of operating systems, which are the core software that manages computer hardware and software resources.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is/are true regarding the information technology product BOSS developed to promote use of computing in India recently? I.          BOSS stands for Bharat Operating System Software II.         It is based on Linux III.        It was developed by Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)

  1. I only

  2. I and II only

  3. II and III only

  4. II only
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Bharat Operating System Solutions is a Linux based system developed by NRCFOSS (National Resource Centre for Free/Open Source Software)

Multiple choice

Which of the following operating systems is virtually most secure?

  1. Windows 95

  2. Windows XP home edition

  3. DOS

  4. Linux
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Linux is widely considered more secure than the listed Windows versions and DOS due to its Unix-like permission structure, open-source nature, and lack of widespread malware targeting the kernel compared to legacy Windows.