Computer Quiz : Operating System Set – 6

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Welcome to Online Computer Quiz in Affairscloud.com. Here we are providing sample questions in Operating System. It will be useful for all SBI/IBPS/LIC exams and other competitive exams. We have also included some important questions that are repeatedly asked in previous exams.

1. An Operating System that can do multitasking means that _______
   A. the OS can divide up work between several CPUs.
   B. several programs can be operated concurrently
   C. multiple people can use the computer concurrently
   D. All of the above
   
   Answer

   B. several programs can be operated concurrently
   
   
2. Which of the following is a database of information about the Windows operating system including customized settings and software installations?
   A. registry
   B. performance monitor
   C. changelog
   D. None of the above
   
   Answer

   A. registry
   
   
3. You need to create new volumes and format a new disk you just installed on your Windows 7 computer. Which tool should you use?
   A. format
   B. Disk Management
   C. Disk Utility
   D. None of the above
   
   Answer

   B. Disk Management
   
   
4. Which of the following is a valid permission in the Linux file system?
   A. Full Control
   B. Modify
   C. Write
   D. Change
   
   Answer

   C. Write
   
   
5. Which of the following commands should you use to delete files on a Linux system?
   A. mv
   B. rm
   C. delete
   D. expunge
   
   Answer

   B. rm
   
   
6. When an application is running it’s memory space cannot be accessed by other applications is known as ________ mode.
   A. real
   B. virtual real
   C. compatibility
   D. protected
   
   Answer

   D. protected
   
   
7. In what mode can only one program be executed at one time?
   A. real
   B. virtual real
   C. compatibility
   D. protected
   
   Answer

   A. real
   
   
8. Desktop Operating System is also called a ________
   A. Single User Operating System
   B. Multi User Operating System
   C. Embedded Operating System
   D. Client Operating System
   
   Answer

   D. Client Operating System
   
   
9. The network administrator uses the _________ to add and remove users, computers, and other devices to and from the network.
   A. Single User Operating System
   B. Multi User Operating System
   C. Server Operating System
   D. Embedded Operating System
   
   Answer

   C. Server Operating System
   
   
10. If application software, such as a Web browser, has stopped responding and the hard disk’s LED blinks repeatedly, the operating system probably is ________
    A. Multitasking
    B. De-fragmenting
    C. Thrashing
    D. None of the above
    
    Answer

    C. Thrashing