This document contains 30 multiple choice questions and answers about operating systems and computers. It covers topics like Windows OS, Linux, GUI interfaces, file systems, hardware components, memory, processes and more. The questions test knowledge of operating system concepts, functions, commands and features across different platforms like Windows, Linux and mobile OS.
This document contains 30 multiple choice questions and answers about operating systems and computers. It covers topics like Windows OS, Linux, GUI interfaces, file systems, hardware components, memory, processes and more. The questions test knowledge of operating system concepts, functions, commands and features across different platforms like Windows, Linux and mobile OS.
This document contains 30 multiple choice questions and answers about operating systems and computers. It covers topics like Windows OS, Linux, GUI interfaces, file systems, hardware components, memory, processes and more. The questions test knowledge of operating system concepts, functions, commands and features across different platforms like Windows, Linux and mobile OS.
A.FALSE B.TRUE C. D.2 Answer: B Q.A folder is a means of organizing programs and documents on a disk and it can hold ________ A.Only files B.Only additional folders C.both files and additional folders D.None3 Answer: C Q.Shell is a A.Command reader B.Command Executer C.Command Interpreter D.Command Controller3 Answer: C Q.The system unit of a personal computer typically contains all of the following except ___________ A.Serial interface B.Disk Controller C.Modem D.Microprocessor3 Answer: C Q."In any window, the maximize button, the minimize button and the close buttons appear on _______" A.The Start bar B.The Status Bar C.The Menu Bar D.The Title Bar4 Answer: D Q.Linux is very similar to UNIX operating system but made for computers similar to IBM PC A.TRUE B.FALSE C. D.1 Answer: A Q.Backspace button on keybaord delete characters from which side of current currsor position A.Up side of Characters B.Down side of characters C.Right side of characters D.Left side of characters4 Answer: D Q.A block is defined as _________ A.It is defined at manufacturer site B.a unit of space allocated to file C.512 bytes of data D.I KB of data2 Answer: B Q."You can delete a shortcut by dragging it to the "" Recycle Bin """ A.FALSE B.TRUE C. D.2 Answer: B Q.The Apostrophe sign ( ' ) is a valid text operator A.FALSE B.TRUE C. D.1 Answer: A Q.Hot key to invoke Start is A.Alt + Ctrl + Del B.Ctrl + S C.Alt + S D.Alt + Shift + S1 Answer: A Q.Windows based computer products are called Graphical user Interface A.TRUE B.FALSE C. D.1 Answer: A Q.UFS stands for UNIX file system A.TRUE B.FALSE C. D.1 Answer: A Q.Which of the following is normally used to represent the root of the Floppy disk drive A.E:\ B.D:\ C.A:\ D.C:\3 Answer: C Q.Which of the following Operating Systems does not implement multitasking truly A.Windows XP B.MS DOS C.Windows NT D.Windows 982 Answer: B Q.Name box displays the program and the names of the file you are working on A.TRUE B.FALSE C. D.2 Answer: B Q.A window OS has no security features A.FALSE B.TRUE C. D.1 Answer: A Q.Two or more file by the same name can not exists in the same directory in a GUI based OS A.FALSE B.TRUE C. D.2 Answer: B Q."To list the contents of a text file, the file, the command used is :" A.ren 'file name' B.copy 'file name' C.list 'file name' D.type 'file name'3 Answer: C Q.An icon once created cannot be removed A.TRUE B.FALSE C. D.2 Answer: B Q.A file from recycle bin can be undeleted A.TRUE B.FALSE C. D.1 Answer: A Q."If you want to execute more than one program at a time, operating system should be capable of virtual memory" A.TRUE B.FALSE C. D.1 Answer: A Q."Under window OS a window component can be added, upgraded, removed and it can done at __________" A.at the time of booting the OS only B.never C.any time D.at shutdown only3 Answer: C Q.The OSI Reference Model is A.Not a Protocol B.a Protocol C.None of the above D.worthless1 Answer: A Q.Programs are automatically loaded and operates as part of browser A.Plug-ins B.utilities C.operator D.widgets1 Answer: A Q.Window OS supports _________ A.Command line execution B.Easy file organisation C.GUI D.All of these4 Answer: D Q."A trojan horse replaces the program used to start a computer with a modified, infected version of the program" A.FALSE B.TRUE C. D.2 Answer: B Q.MS-Windows is what type of software A.All of the above B.System Software C.Operating system D.Application Software3 Answer: C Q.GUI Based OS facilitates an user so that user may execute command even without ___________ A.Knowing name of command B.Setting path C.Knowing location of command D.Typing the command and switches4 Answer: D Q."During installation of Linux, the password of root login is compulsory" A.TRUE B.FALSE C. D.1 Answer: A Q.Primary goal of an OS is to make a computer efficient and robust A.FALSE B.TRUE C. D.2 Answer: B Q.Which of the following is true about GUI A.They make computer easy to use B.Use has to learn command C.Command are very tough D.the OS are very costy to buy1 Answer: A Q.The task manger can be activated by the key combination A.Ctrl + Del B.Alt + Del C.Ctrl + Alt + Del D.Shift + Alt + Del3 Answer: C Q.Which of the font is not supported by MS Window A.Times new roman B.sulekh C.timesnow D.devnagiri3 Answer: C Q.The window explorer window is divided into two sections called A.panes B.groups C.sorts D.indexes1 Answer: A Q.Virus and worms can corrupt the computer but not the files stored on it A.TRUE B.FALSE C. D.1 Answer: A Q.Which of the following technique does not uses scripting language for programming A.asp B.jsp C.xml D.html4 Answer: D Q.Which Command is used to copy the selected text A.CTRL + Z B.CTRL + C C.CTRL + A D.CTRL + P2 Answer: B Q.A computer does everything in Hexadecimal form consisting 0 to 9 and A to F A.FALSE B.TRUE C. D.1 Answer: A Q.Disk Cleanup is a utility that removes unnecessary files from a slow-running hard drive A.TRUE B.FALSE C. D.1 Answer: A Q."The ""search "" function lets you find files that are larger than a certain size" A.TRUE B.FALSE C. D.2 Answer: B Q.An online backing storage system capable of storing larger quantities of data is __________ A.CPU B.Secondary Storage C.Mass storage D.Memory3 Answer: C Q.Which type of external storage media is not supported by OS A.USB Pen Drive B.Serial port Pen drive C.USB External Hard disk D.2 Answer: B Q.DEL command delete a directory in DOS A.TRUE B.FALSE C. D.2 Answer: B Q."From the explorer, a file can not be sent to ________ using sent option" A.recycle bin B.desktop C.e-mail recipient D.compressed folder1 Answer: A Q.___________ is used as the standard pointing device in a Graphical User Interface Environment. A.Keyboard B.Track ball C.Mouse D.Joystick4 Answer: D Q.Graphical User Interface based Operating system interacts with user through ________ A.None of the above B.Network Card C.Mouse D.Laser Pointer3 Answer: C Q.Smart classroom is an example of multimedia A.FALSE B.TRUE C. D.2 Answer: B Q."The storage area for the next likely data or instuction to be processed, preventing bottleneck and slowing of the system, is known as _____________" A.the CPU B.RAM C.the register D.cache4 Answer: D Q.The operating system does not manage ____________ A.Virus Protection B.Disks and I/O Devices C.Memory D.Processes1 Answer: A Q.There is only active window at a time in window OS A.FALSE B.TRUE C. D.1 Answer: A Q.The file (s) matching the name while searching is placed in special directory called _______ A.Search Result B.My search dir C.Recycle bin D.temp dir1 Answer: A Q.Time command is used to set system time A.FALSE B.TRUE C. D.1 Answer: A Q.Name of window is placed on title bar of a window A.TRUE B.FALSE C. D.1 Answer: A Q.Scrolling means moving to view the text that is currently above or below the window A.TRUE B.FALSE C. D.1 Answer: A Q.The characteristics of time sharing operating system is A.None of the above B.Multi- Programmed batch system C.Single user system D.Interactive Multi-user System4 Answer: D Q.Which of the following browsers is different from others in most respects A.Netscape Communicator B.Opera C.Lynx D.Internet Explorer4 Answer: D Q.You can change the desktop background from________ A.Accessories-display-settings B.my computer-control panel-settings C.start-settings-control panel-display D.Start-program-control panel4 Answer: D Q.A __________ contains icon buttons that access frequently used commands A.menu bar B.Office Assistant C.Toolbar D.Feature Presentation3 Answer: C Q.__________ is used to exit the program without leaving the applicaton A.Cut B.Edit C.Close D.File3 Answer: C Q.Operating System is _________ A.a collection of software routines B.a collection on input-output devices C.All of the above D.a collection of hardware components3 Answer: C Q.Rewritable is an attribute of a file in MS Window OS A.TRUE B.FALSE C. D.1 Answer: A Q.Multiprogramming System _________ A.Executes more jobs in the same time B.Are easier to develop than single programming system C.Are used only in large main frame computers D.Executes each job faster1 Answer: A Q."The steps and tasks needed to process data, such as responses to questions or clicking an icon, are called ________" A.the system unit B.Instructions C.application software D.the operating system2 Answer: B Q."Using explorer, a directory can be created by _________" A.using existing folder B.using new folder C.using new icon D.using old folder2 Answer: B Q.rm command is used to delete a file In linux. Equivalent command in Window is A.purge B.prune C.rm D.del4 Answer: D Q.Which of the following operations is not permitted A.copy dir B.replicate directory C.copy file D.Rename directory2 Answer: B Q.Linux is portable A.TRUE B.FALSE C. D.1 Answer: A Q.The primary function of operating system is to keep hardware busy A.FALSE B.TRUE C. D.1 Answer: A Q.In MS window a file without extension can be executed A.TRUE B.FALSE C. D.2 Answer: B Q.Full form of 'OS' is A.Order of significance B.Open software C.Operating system D.Optical Sensor3 Answer: C Q.Proprietary operating system are often available for free from a variety of resources A.FALSE B.TRUE C. D.1 Answer: A Q.The font of window OS is inbuilt and it can not be changed after installation A.TRUE B.FALSE C. D.1 Answer: A Q.MS window OS is product from ___________ A.IBM B.Intel C.Microsoft D.HCL3 Answer: C Q.WIN NT is A.Editor B.Compiler C.Operating System D.Device driver3 Answer: C Q.Which one of the following is used to change attributes of file/folders in Windows Operating System ? A.Chmod B.Attrib C.Chown D.Chattrib2 Answer: B Q.Iphones has Operating System to Interact with user. A.TRUE B.FALSE C. D.1 Answer: A Q.What is name given to the process of initializing a microcomputer with its operating system ? A.Cold Booting B.Warm Booting C.Booting D.Boot Recording3 Answer: C Q.Which of the following is not done by Operating System ? A.Check spelling in Word document. B.Manages user's Profile C.Provides user interface to allow user to communicate D.Controls the various Peripherals1 Answer: A Q.What is the meaning of GUI ? A.Graphical Interface B.Graphical Infrastracture C.Geographical Interface D.Geological Interface1 Answer: A Q.Appropriate use of icons on the screen allow contrast of foreground and background. A.TRUE B.FALSE C. D.2 Answer: B Q."If you want to organise a file in multiple ways, it is better to ________ the data rather than to sort it." A.Update B.Delete C.Sort Key D.Index4 Answer: D Q.Start can be invoked by the following hot keys ___________. A.CTRL + S B.ALT + S C.ALT + CTRL + DEL D.ALT + CTRL + S2 Answer: B Q."Window Shortcut Keys for ""Task Manager""." A.Ctrl + Alt + Delete B.Ctrl + Shift + T C.Ctrl + Alt + F8 D.Ctrl + Alt + F71 Answer: A Q.User will have to get scanned before uploading. A.TRUE B.FALSE C. D.1 Answer: A Q.Directory is a place where you save or store files in a computer. A.TRUE B.FALSE C. D.1 Answer: A Q.Which one is a window component ? A.service pack B.games C.a software package D.device drivers1 Answer: A Q.What is the name of the latest server operating system developed by Microsoft ? A.Windows 2008 B.Windows XP C.Windows 7 D.Windows 84 Answer: D Q."The term ____________ is used when referning to system having veriety of node types like text, graphics, sound etc." A.Multimedia B.Graphics C.Hypermedia D.Virtuality1 Answer: A Q.Disk Cleanup is a utility that removes unnecessary files from a slow-running hard drive. A.TRUE B.FALSE C. D.1 Answer: A Q.____________ would be considered as a way that enables a computer virus to enter in a computer system. A.Opening an application previously installed on the computer. B.Viewing a website without Causing any additional transactions C.Borrowed copies of software D.Running antivirus programs3 Answer: C Q.Which of the following is not done by Operating System? A.Manages User's Profile B.Controls the various peripherals C.Provides user interface to allow user to communicate D.Checks spelling in word document.4 Answer: D Q.The command MKDIR and MD performs the same task. A.FALSE B.TRUE C. D.2 Answer: B Q.You cannot rename a file when the file is open. A.TRUE B.FALSE C. D.1 Answer: A Q."Oprating systems provide a __________ on top of which other programs, called application programs can run." A.CD- Drive Access B.Software platform C.Desktop D.My document2 Answer: B Q.A file is corrected immediately after the input of a transaction. This is an example of __________ A.Off-line Updating B.On-line updating C.Batching D.Sorting4 Answer: D Q.The purpose of a swap (or page) file is to ___________________ A.hold a pragram's data or instructions in virtual memory when it can't fit in RAM. B.maintain pages of documents that are being spooled to the printer. C.prevent thrashing in a multitasking environment. D.allow multiple print jobs to print their pages out simultaneously1 Answer: A Q.Primary goal of an OS is to make a Computer __________. A.Utilized in secured manner B.Utilized in efficient manner C.Optimally Utilized D.User Friendly2 Answer: B Q.An item's shortcut is a duplicate copy of the item. A.TRUE B.FALSE C. D.2 Answer: B Q.The term C:\ refers to A.File name B.a subdirectory C.the hard drive D.the root directory4 Answer: D Q.Folder may contain: A.Only files B.Files and sub folders C.Only sub folders D.Only Folders2 Answer: B Q.Rewritable is an attribute of a file in MS Window OS. A.TRUE B.FALSE C. D.2 Answer: B Q.The primary function of operating system is to make computer hardware easily usable. A.TRUE B.FALSE C. D.1 Answer: A Q.A main menu in a GUI system uses single words for menu items. A.FALSE B.TRUE C. D.1 Answer: A Q.We can enter data as well as command from the keyboard. A.FALSE B.TRUE C. D.2 Answer: B Q.rm command is used to delete a file in linux. Equivalent command in Window is A.del B.purge C.rm D.prune1 Answer: A Q.In windows environment Control + X used to ____________ A.Copy B.Paste C.Cut D.Undo3 Answer: C Q.Icon is a small image linked to a file that can be used by the user. A.FALSE B.TRUE C. D.2 Answer: B Q."The set of elemenatry, unambiguous instruction in sequence to perform a job is called a program." A.TRUE B.FALSE C. D.1 Answer: A Q."A directory structure has pages organizes by subject, and can then be navigated by selecting things off the directory." A.FALSE B.TRUE C. D.2 Answer: B Q.__________________ Operating system facilites to create domain users. A.Windows NT B.Windows XP C.Windows 98 D.Windows 71 Answer: A Q."memory hierarchy is built in computer system, as main memory cannot store very long data." A.FALSE B.TRUE C. D.2 Answer: B Q.Data represents a fact or statement of event without relation to other things. A.TRUE B.FALSE C. D.2 Answer: B Q.Data processing is to produce useful information from the raw data. A.TRUE B.FALSE C. D.1 Answer: A Q."Using drag and drop, we can do the following except." A.Move B.Delete C.Copy file D.Rename File4 Answer: D Q.Enter Key is used to move to one cell in the direction of arrow. A.FALSE B.TRUE C. D.1 Answer: A Q.View option set for one folder can be applied to A.All folders at the same level only B.All its parent folders only C.All its subfolders only D.All other folders4 Answer: D Q.Which of the following is not a feature of a desktop manager ? A.calendar B.contacts C.tasks D.advisor4 Answer: D Q.A window can be reduced to minimum size by pressing by ALT + SPACEBAR + N A.FALSE B.TRUE C. D.1 Answer: A Q.An item's shortcut is a duplicate copy of the item. A.FALSE B.TRUE C. D.1 Answer: A Q.Name of window is Placed on title bar of a window. A.TRUE B.FALSE C. D.1 Answer: A Q.Multiple Files are selected by ____________. A.holding CTRL + Shift and then clicking each item to be selected B.holding CTRL and then clicking each item to be selected C.holding Shift and then clicking each item to be selected D.holding CTRL and then dragging mouse from first item to last2 Answer: B Q.Which one of the file type can run in Operating System.? A.PDF file B.Executable File C.Runnable File D.Word File2 Answer: B Q.Dir/P A.is a valid command B.prints the directory C.displays partition of the disk D.Switch/P is not valid1 Answer: A Q.Recycle bin is a folder maintained by window OS A.TRUE B.FALSE C. D.1 Answer: A Q.Primary goal of an OS is to make a computer ___________ A.Utilized in efficient manner B.User Friendly C.Optimally Utilized D.Utilized in secured manner2 Answer: B Q.How may characters can be in a file name in window OS which are used these days A.UP to 255 characters B.9 C.6 D.321 Answer: A Q.Which of the following is job of an operating system: A.User Interface management B.all of the above C.Storage Management D.Device Management2 Answer: B Q.________ Operating System facilitates to create domain users A.Windows 98 B.Windows XP C.Windows NT D.Windows 74 Answer: D Q.GUI OS has some default font files A.TRUE B.FALSE C. D.1 Answer: A Q.The operating system creates ______ from the physical computer A.Virtual Program B.Virtual Virus C.Virtual Computer D.Virtual Hard Drive1 Answer: A Q.A software which supports the basic functions computer usage and helps to run the computer hardware is : A.Registers B.Operating System C.Printer D.Control Unit2 Answer: B Q.A Linux OS is not a __________ A.Proprietary B.multitasking C.multi-user D.portable4 Answer: D Q.Linux is portable A.TRUE B.FALSE C. D.2 Answer: B Q.Which one of the following comand is used to get list of directories and files in Linux Operations System A.Dir B.Content C.LS D.List4 Answer: D Q.An Operating System A.Enables programmer to draw flow chart B.Provides a layered user friendly interface C.Link a program with subroutines it references D.None of the above2 Answer: B Q."In Windows XP, if you want to see the file size and modified dates of all files in a folder, the best viewing option is the _____ view" A.Icon B.List C.Details D.Thumbnails3 Answer: C Q.Can you name the major operating system used in computers A.Unix B.all of the above C.OS/2 D.MS DOS2 Answer: B Q."Instead of using command, which of the following is used to set date and time in MS window" A.There is no other way B.by clicking on the time icon in notification area C."just by double clicking on the time icon in notification area, the system fetched time and sets the system time and date" D.by clicking on the time icon in notification area and then updating date and time4 Answer: D Q.User is managed by operating system A.TRUE B.FALSE C. D.1 Answer: A Q.A window in OS does not contain the button A.Minimize B.Delete C.Maximize D.Close2 Answer: B Q.We can execute any simple program without installing any operating system A.TRUE B.FALSE C. D.2 Answer: B Q.A method with roots in Unix is A.FTP B.Unencoding C.Bin Hex D.MIME4 Answer: D Q."When we install operating system, Partitions are created automatically without interacting user" A.TRUE B.FALSE C. D.2 Answer: B Q.Shell in MS window works as command interpreter A.FALSE B.TRUE C. D.1 Answer: A Q."System software is a collection of operating systems, devise drivers, servers and utilities" A.TRUE B.FALSE C. D.1 Answer: A Q."The overall functions of the operating system are to manage I/O, files and memory" A.TRUE B.FALSE C. D.1 Answer: A Q.Type command in MS window is equivalent to _________ command of Linux A.Is B.bcat C.fcat D.cat4 Answer: D Q.Plug and Play feature of an OS Implies ________ A.Drivers are automatically installed when a device is connected B.Any kind of music can be played C.Dreivers for an device is pre installed D.Not related to a device1 Answer: A Q.the most important system software of computer is the A.Operating system B.Microprocessor C.Application software D.Automation Software1 Answer: A Q.IPhones has operating system to internact with user A.FALSE B.TRUE C. D.2 Answer: B Q."Unix is single user, single-tasking system" A.FALSE B.TRUE C. D.2 Answer: B Q."In GUI Based OS, a command may be executed without typing it" A.FALSE B.TRUE C. D.1 Answer: A Q.Operating system is set of programs containing instructions that work together to co-ordinate all the activities among computer hardware resources A.FALSE B.TRUE C. D.2 Answer: B Q.The operating system allows users to organize the computer's contents in a hierarchical structure of directories that include all if the following EXCEPT _________ A.folders B.systems C.drives D.files2 Answer: B Q.A component can be added to window OS whenever it is required A.FALSE B.TRUE C. D.1 Answer: A Q.What is the name of the latest server operating system developed by Microsoft A.Windows 2008 B.Windows 8 C.Windows XP D.Windows 72 Answer: B Q.Which of the following is free ware operating system A.All of the above B.Firefox C.Windows 2008 D.Linux4 Answer: D Q.Which of the following is not related to Windows A.Workgroup B.GUI C.DIR D.OLE4 Answer: D Q.___________ controls the way in which the computer system functions and provides a means by which users can interact with the computer A.The platform B.The motherboard C.The operating system D.Application software3 Answer: C Q.Basic Objective of an OS is to make a computer system interactive and user friendly A.TRUE B.FALSE C. D.1 Answer: A Q.A list box on a graphical user interface is used to perform an action A.FALSE B.TRUE C. D.1 Answer: A