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

OS designed by Apple

  1. Windows

  2. Mac OSX

  3. Android

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

Mac OSX (now macOS) is the proprietary operating system designed by Apple for their Macintosh computers.

Multiple choice

OS designed by Microsoft

  1. Mac OSX

  2. Android

  3. Windows

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

Windows is the proprietary operating system developed and marketed by Microsoft.

Multiple choice

OS stands for what?

  1. Operating System

  2. Osmosis

  3. Operating Scenario

  4. Open Source
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In computing, OS is the standard abbreviation for Operating System, which manages computer hardware and software resources.

Multiple choice

Search for man pages containing the search term.

  1. man -k <search term>

  2. man -s <search term>

  3. man -r <search term>

  4. man -l <search term>
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The man command with the -k flag performs a keyword search through the manual page descriptions. This is equivalent to using the apropos command.

Multiple choice

MBR (Motherboard/Storage)

  1. Master Boot Record

  2. Master Build Record

  3. Multimedia Build Record

  4. Multimedia Boot Record
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

MBR stands for Master Boot Record. It is a special type of boot sector at the very beginning of partitioned computer mass storage devices.

Multiple choice

What does the abbreviation 'OS' stand for in computer terms? 

  1. Opposite System

  2. Operating Site

  3. Operating System

  4. Only Sharing
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In computing, OS stands for Operating System. It is the primary system software that manages computer hardware, software resources, and provides common services for computer programs.

Multiple choice

A tech wants all of the settings and files to remain when he installs the latest OS. What method should he use?

  1. Image deployment

  2. Clean installation

  3. In-place upgrade

  4. Safe installation
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

An in-place upgrade installs the new OS while preserving existing applications, settings, and files. This is ideal when you want to maintain the current configuration. Clean installation wipes everything, image deployment copies a pre-built image, and 'safe installation' is not a standard installation method.

Multiple choice

All are features of GUI, except

  1. commands.

  2. icons.

  3. menus.

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

A Graphical User Interface (GUI) is characterized by visual elements such as windows, icons, menus, and pointers (WIMP). Text-based commands are the primary feature of a Command Line Interface (CLI), which requires users to type instructions instead of interacting with visual components.

Multiple choice

All are functions of an operating system, except

  1. support the running of other computer programs.

  2. control the computer's resources (memory, CPU and storage).

  3. provide an interface for user-computer interaction.

  4. perform a specific task such as writing.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Operating systems manage system hardware, allocate resources like memory and CPU, and provide a user interface, but they do not perform specific user tasks like writing or drawing. Performing specific user-oriented tasks is the role of application software, such as word processors or web browsers.

Multiple choice

ROM is?

  1. Secondary

  2. Primary

  3. Offline

  4. None
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

ROM (Read-Only Memory) is considered primary memory because it is directly accessible by the CPU. It holds essential instructions for booting the computer.

Multiple choice

What is the primary platform for developing AR applications?

  1. Android

  2. iOS

  3. Windows

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

iOS is the primary platform for developing AR applications due to Apple's early adoption of AR technology and the availability of the ARKit framework. ARKit provides a comprehensive set of tools and APIs for creating AR experiences on iOS devices.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a widely used operating system for personal computers?

  1. Windows

  2. Linux

  3. macOS

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

Windows is a widely used operating system for personal computers, developed by Microsoft. It is known for its user-friendly interface and compatibility with a wide range of software applications.

Multiple choice

Which operating system is commonly used in Media Center PCs?

  1. Windows

  2. macOS

  3. Linux

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

Windows is the most popular operating system for Media Center PCs due to its wide range of compatible software and hardware.