Operating System MCQs

Question 1

The primary job of the operating system of a computer is to

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manage resources

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command resources

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provide utilities

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be user friendly

Question 2

Which of the following is a measure to test how good or bad a modular design is

Accepted Answer

Module strength

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Module coupling

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Static analysis

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All of the above

Question 3

The Operating system manages

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All of the above

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Memory

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Processor

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Disks and I/O devices

Question 4

The primary purpose of an operating system is to:

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make the most efficient use of the hardware

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make computer easier to use

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keep system programmers employed

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allow people to sue the computers

Question 5

Which of the following is true about pseudocode

Accepted Answer

None of the above

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An assembly language

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A high-level language

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All of the above

Question 6

The principles of structured programming forbid the use of

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GOTO

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WHILE-DO

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IF-THEN-ELSE

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DO-WHILE

Question 7

Which of the following capabilities is required for a system program to execute more than one program at a time?

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multitasking

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word processing

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compiling

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virtual memory

Question 8

For Windows 10, Microsoft released _________ in place of MS Paint.

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Paint 3D

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Paint 10

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New MS Paint

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Universal Paint

Question 9

Which of the key is used to close the active window?

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Alt + F4

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Ctrl + F4

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Alt + F6

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Ctrl + F5