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Computer Quiz : Operating System – 1

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important questions that are repeatedly asked in previous exams.

1. A(n) _______ consists of a set of programs, which controls, coordinates and supervises the activities
of the various components of a computer.
A. Operating System
B. Application Software
C. Both (A) and (B)
D. None of the above
 Answer

2. A(n) _________ is a program which acts as an interface between a user and hardware.
A. Operating System
B. Application Software
C. Both (A) and (B)
D. None of the above
 Answer

3. ____________ is a boot strapping process which starts the OS when a computer is switched on and the
OS gets loaded from hard disk to main memory.
A. Executing
B. Fetching
C. Booting
D. None of the above
 Answer
4. When a computer is turned on after it has been completely shut-down is called ___________
A. Cold Booting
B. Warm Booting
C. Both (A) and (B)
D. None of the above
 Answer

5. When a computer is restarted by pressing the combination of Ctrl+ Alt+ Del key or by restart
button is called ___________
A. Cold Booting
B. Warm Booting
C. Both (A) and (B)
D. None of the above
 Answer

6. _________ is a type of Operating System which allows only one user at a time.
A. Single User Operating System
B. Multi User Operating System
C. Real Time Operating System
D. Embedded Operating System
 Answer

7. Some Operating Systems use _________ multitasking to prevent any one process from monopolizing
the computer’s resources.
A. preemptive
B. non-preemptive
C. Both (A) and (B)
D. None of the above
 Answer

8. _________ is the first program run on a computer, when the computer boots up.
A. Processing System
B. System Operations
C. Operating System
D. None of the above
 Answer

9. BIOS stands for __________

A. Bias Integrated Output System
B. Bias Integrated Operator System
 C. Basic Integrated Output System
D. Basic Input Output System
 Answer

10. Which process checks to ensure the components of the computer are operating and connected
properly?
A. Processing
B. Saving
C. Booting
D. Editing
 Answer

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Computer Quiz : Operating System Set – 2

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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. Which of the following runs on computer hardware and serves as platform for other software to run
on _______
A. Application Software
B. Operating System
C. Peripherals
D. None of the above
 Answer

2. The main difference between Windows and DOS is the ability to ____________
A. multitasking
B. speed up
C. run a program
D. None of the above
 Answer

3. ________ is a feature for scheduling and multi-programming to provide an economical interactive

system of two or more users.
A. Time Sharing
B. Multi-tasking
C. Time tracing
D. None of the above
 Answer
4. Which of the following is/are the function(s) of an OS?
A. Sharing hardware among users
B. Facilitating Input/output
C. scheduling resources among users
D. All of the above
 Answer

5. The simultaneous processing of two or more programs by multiple processors, is __________

A. Time Sharing
B. Multi-processing
C. Time tracing
D. All of the above
 Answer

6. ___________ is the process of controlling and coordinating computer memory, assigning portions called
blocks to various running programs to optimize overall system performance.
A. Time Sharing
B. Multi-processing
C. Memory Management
D. All of the above
 Answer

7. Which plays an important role in Memory management for a computer’s OS?

A. Time Sharing
B. Multi-processing
C. Paging
D. All of the above
 Answer

8. In a ______________where multiple programs can be running at the same time, the OS determines which
applications should run in what order and how much time should be allowed for each application
before giving another application a turn.
A. Single User Operating System
B. Multi User Operating System
C. Multi-Tasking Operating System
D. None of the above
 Answer

9. In _________ a number of jobs are put together and executed as a group.

A. Single User Operating System
B. Multi User Operating System
 C. Multi-Tasking Operating System
D. Batch Processing Operating System
 Answer

10. Server-Site Operating System are also known as ________

A. Single User Operating System
B. Network Operating System
C. Multi-Tasking Operating System
D. Batch Processing Operating System
 Answer

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Computer Quiz : Operating System Set – 3

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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. The operating system called Unix is typically used for_________

A. Desktop computers
B. Laptop Computers
C. Super Computers
D. All of the above
 Answer

2. The ________ primarily take(s) care of the behind-the-scenes details and manage(s) the hardware.
A. Application Software
B. Hard Disk
C. Super Computers
D. Operating System
 Answer

3. Operating System of a computer _________

A. Enables the programmer to draw a ow chart
B. Links a program with subroutine with reference
C. provides a layer, User friendly Interface
D. All of the above
 Answer

4. The term “Operating System” means _______

A. A set of programs which control computer working
 B. The way a user operates the computer system
C. The way computer operator works
D. All of the above
 Answer

5. This part of Computer Operating System manages the essential peripherals such as the keyboard,
screen, disk drives, and parallel and serial ports _________
A. Basic Input/Output System
B. Peripheral Input/Output System
C. Secondary Input/Output System
D. Marginal Input/Output System
 Answer

6. _________ controls the way in which the computer system functions and provides a means by which
users can interact with the computer.
A. Application Software
B. Operating System
C. Super Computers
D. None of the above
 Answer

7. Linux is a(n) _________ Operating System.

A. Windows
B. Microsoft
C. Mac
D. Open Source
 Answer

8. All computers must have a/an ________

A. virus checking program
B. word processing software
C. attached printer
D. Operating System
 Answer

9. In real time Operating System, which is most suitable scheduling scheme?

A. Round Robin
B. FCFS
C. pre-emptive scheduling
D. random scheduling
 Answer
10. ________ allows multiple users to access a computer system concurrently.
A. Single User Operating System
B. Multiple User Operating System
C. Real Time Operating System
D. None of the above
 Answer

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Computer Quiz : Operating System Set – 4

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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. When a user application requests a service from the operation system is referred as ___________
A. User Mode
B. kernel Mode
C. Both (A) and (B)
D. None of the above
 Answer

2. When the computer is executing on behalf of a user application is referred as ____________

A. User Mode
B. kernel Mode
C. Both (A) and (B)
D. None of the above
 Answer

3. An operating system mainly used for Servers is called __________

A. Single User Operating System
B. Multi User Operating System
C. Real Time Operating System
D. Network Operating System
 Answer

4. _________ is a type of synchronous interrupt typically caused by an exceptional condition (Ex:- division
by zero or invalid memory access) in a user process.
 A. Thread
B. Call
C. Trap
D. None of the above
 Answer

5. Which of the following is a core of an Operating System?

A. Thread
B. Call
C. Trap
D. Kernel
 Answer

6. The operating system uses _________ partition to boot your computer.

A. Active
B. Passive
C. Extra
D. None of the above
 Answer

7. Every Computer has a(n) __________ many also have ________

A. Operating System; a client system
B. Operating System; Instruction sets
C. Application Programs; an Operating System
D. Operating System; Application Programs
 Answer

8. The _____ controls a client computer’s resources.

A. application program
B. instruction set
C. server application
D. Operating System
 Answer

9. The operating system determines the manner in which all of the following occurs except _________
A. User creation of a document
B. User Interaction with the processor
C. Printer output
D. Data displayed on the monitor.
 Answer
10. When you turn on the computer the boot routine will perform this test______
A. RAM test
B. Disk Drive test
C. Power On self Test
D. None of the above
 Answer

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Computer Quiz : Operating System Set – 5

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important questions that are repeatedly asked in previous exams.

1. Which of the following controls the manner of interaction between the user and the Operating
System?
A. User interface
B. Language translator
C. Platform
D. Screen saver
 Answer

2. Which one of the following is not the function of an Operating System?

A. Resource Management
B. File Management
C. Spreadsheet calculation
D. Processor management
 Answer

3. A small program that tells the operating system how to communicate with a specific device is called
__________
A. device driver
B. le manager
C. Google Drive
D. None of the above
 Answer
4. Operating systems that run on computers and mobile devices provided by a variety of manufacturers
is called ________
A. device dependent
B. device independent
C. disk defragmenter
D. None of the above
 Answer

5. ________ is a tool that reorganizes the files and unused space on a computer’s hard disk so that the
operating system accesses data more quickly and programs and apps run faster.
A. device dependent
B. disk cleanup
C. disk defragmenter
D. None of the above
 Answer

6. ________ is a tool that searches for and removes unnecessary files.

A. device dependent
B. disk cleanup
C. disk defragmenter
D. None of the above
 Answer

7. Operating systems that runs only on a specific type or make of computer or mobile device is termed
as ________
A. device dependent
B. device independent
C. disk defragmenter
D. None of the above
 Answer

8. An application that runs the same on multiple operating systems is called __________
A. Single Platform application
B. device independent application
C. Cross Platform application
D. None of the above
 Answer

9. Desktop operating systems that work in conjunction with a server operating system is called _________
A. Mobile Operating Systems
B. Embedded Operating Systems
 C. Client Operating Systems
D. None of the above
 Answer

10. Operating systems that can function as both desktop and server operating systems is called ________
A. Mobile Operating Systems
B. Embedded Operating Systems
C. Client Operating Systems
D. multi-purpose operating systems
 Answer

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Computer Quiz : Operating System Set – 6

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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

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

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

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

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

7. In what mode can only one program be executed at one time?

A. real
B. virtual real
C. compatibility
D. protected
 Answer

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

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

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

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Computer Quiz : Operating System Set – 7

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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. The portion of an OS that relates to the user and to applications is called _________
A. root
B. shell
C. registry
D. None of the above

 Answer

2. What is the primary method for implementing Virtual Storage?

A. Paging
B. Fragmentation
C. Translation
D. None of the above

 Answer

3. The portion of an OS that is responsible for interacting with the hardware is called ________
A. root
B. shell
C. registry
D. kernel

 Answer
4. The breaking apart of files into separate segments as they are stored by an operating system on the
hard drive is known as ________
A. Paging
B. File Fragmentation
C. File Management
D. None of the above

 Answer

5. __________ is the file management program built into the recent Windows operating systems.
A. Search Tool
B. File Explorer
C. File Compression Program
D. None of the above

 Answer

6. A type of operating system designed to be installed on a network server is called _______

A. Personal Operating System
B. Embedded Operating System
C. Mobile Operating System
D. Server Operating System

 Answer

7. __________ enables two or more users to run programs simultaneously.

A. Personal Operating System
B. Embedded Operating System
C. Mobile Operating System
D. Multi User Operating System

 Answer

8. ________ is an operating system that organize and coordinates how multiple users access and share
resources on a network.
A. Personal Operating System
B. Embedded Operating System
C. Mobile Operating System
D. Server Operating System

 Answer
9. ________ allow user-level processes to request services of the Operating System
A. Paging
B. Fragmentation
C. System Calls
D. None of the above

 Answer

10. What is/are the major activity of an OS with regard to memory management?
A. The creation and deletion of both user and system processes
B. The suspension and resumption of processes
C. The provision of mechanisms for process synchronization
D. All of the above

 Answer

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Computer Quiz : Operating System Set – 8

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1. What are the major activities of the OS with regards to storage management?
A. Paging
B. Fragmentation
C. System Calls
D. All of the above
 Answer

2. A(n)_____ is a set of programs designed to manage the resources of a computer, including starting the
computer, managing programs, managing memory, and coordinating tasks between input and output
devices.
A. Application suite
B. Interface
C. input/output system
D. operating system (OS)
 Answer

3. What happens when you boot up a PC?

A. Portions of the operating system are copied from disk into memory.
B. Portions of the operating system are copied from memory onto disk.
C. Portions-of the operating system are compiled.
D. Portions of the operating system are emulated.
 Answer
4. The blocks of code, included in the operating system, that software applications interact with are
known as:
A. Application Programming Interfaces (APIs).
B. complimentary Metal-Oxide Conductors (CMOS).
C. Device drivers.
D. Bootstrap loaders.
 Answer

5. MS-DOS is a(n) ____________ operating system.

A. point-and-click
B. user-friendly
C. command-driven
D. Mac
 Answer

6. All of the following statements concerning windows are true EXCEPT—

A. windows are an example of a command-driven environment.
B. windows can be resized and repositioned on the desktop.
C. more than one window can be open at a time.
D. tool-bars and scrollbars are features of windows.
 Answer

7. 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. List
B. Thumbnails
C. Details
D. Icon
 Answer

8. The operating system allows users to organize the computer’s contents in a hierarchical structure of
directories that include all of the following EXCEPT:
A. les.
B. folders.
C. drives.
D. systems.
 Answer

9. The memory resident portion of the operating system is called the ________
A. registry.
B. API.
 C. CMOS.
D. kernel.
 Answer

10. Which of the following does NOT occur during the Power-On Self-Test (POST)?
A. The Scan Disk utility begins to run.
B. The video card and video memory are tested.
C. The BIOS identi cation process occurs.
D. Memory chips are checked to ensure they are working properly.
 Answer

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Computer Quiz : Operating System Set – 9

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1. Which of the following type of software that controls the internal operations in the computer and
controls how the computer works with all its parts?
A. Shareware
B. Public domain software
C. Application software
D. Operating system
 Answer

2. Specialized programs, designed to allow particular input or output devices to communicate with the
rest of the Computer system are called_______
A. compilers
B. device drivers
C. interpreters
D. operating systems
 Answer

3. Programs designed to perform specific tasks related to managing computer resources are called
________
A. system Software
B. operating system
C. Application software
D. Utility programs
 Answer
4. The combination of the operating system and the processor is referred to as the computer’s_________
A. CPU.
B. platform.
C. BIOS.
D. CMOS
 Answer

5. The ____________, stored on a ROM chip, is responsible for loading the Operating System from its
permanent location on the hard drive into RAM.
A. BIOS
B. API
C. device driver
D. supervisor program
 Answer

6. Which of the following is the correct sequence of actions that takes place during the boot-up process?
A. Load operating system – Activate BIOS – Perform POST – Check con guration settings
B. Activate BIOS – Perform POST – Load operating system – Check con guration settings
C. Perform POST – Load operating system – Activate BIOS – Check con guration settings
D. Activate BIOS – Check con guration settings – Perform POST – Load operating system
 Answer

7. All of the following are steps involved in the boot process EXCEPT:
A. load the operating system into RAM.
B. the power-on self-test.
C. activate the basic input/output system (BIOS).
D. load application programs.
 Answer

8. The Basic Input/Output system (BIOS) is stored in:

A. RAM.
B. ROM.
C. the CPU.
D. the hard drive.
 Answer

9. Ensuring that the essential peripheral devices are attached and operational is the____________ process.
A. con guration
B. CMOS
 C. POST
D. ROM
 Answer

10. All of the following are TRUE regarding virtual memory EXCEPT—
A. any amount of RAM can be allocated to virtual memory.
B. the setting for the amount of hard drive space to allocate to virtual memory can be manually changed.
C. this temporary storage is called the swap le (or page le).
D. virtual memory is physical space on the hard drive.
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Computer Quiz : Operating System Set – 10

By Aruna Last updated Apr 14, 2016 

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Welcome to Online Computer Quiz in A airscloud.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. Which of the following does not support more than one program at a time?
A.DOS
B.Linux
C.Windows
D.Unix
 Answer

2. Which mode loads minimal set of drivers when starting Windows?

A.Safe Mode
B.Normal Mode
C.VGA Mode
D.Network Support Mode
 Answer

3. The primary purpose of an operating system is a _________

A. To make the most e cient use of computer hardware
B. To allow people to use the computer
C. To keep system programmer employed
D. To make computer easier to use
 Answer

4. _________is a complete operating system that works on a desktop computer, notebook computer, or
mobile computing device.
 A.Embedded Operating System
B.Standalone Operating System
C.Emerging Operating System
D.None of the above
 Answer

5. SCSI stands for ___________

A.Systems Computer Systems Interface
B.Small Computer Small Interface
C.Systems Computer Small Interface
D.Small Computer Systems Interface
 Answer

6. _________ is an Operating System function that allows the user to switch between tasks by giving the
focus to the application the user brings to the foreground.
A.Task Management
B.Time Management
C.Resource Utilization
D.None of the above
 Answer

7. The part of a hard disk that is dedicated to a particular operating system or application and accessed
as a single unit is called ________
A.Division
B.Separation
C.Partition
D.None of the above
 Answer

8. _______ is an Operating system function which handles or manages primary memory.

A.Task Management
B.Time Management
C.Resource Utilization
D.Memory Management
 Answer

9. An installation of an OS onto a completely empty hard disk or one from which all data is removed
during the installation is called __________
A.Hard Installation
B.New Installation
 C.Clean Installation
D.None of the above
 Answer

10. _______ allows you to select the OS you want to boot into every time you start the computer.
A.Multiboot
B.Activation
C.Installation
D.None of the above
 Answer

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Computer Quiz : Operating System Set – 11

By Aruna Last updated Feb 11, 2017 

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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. Which of the following is used to Minimize all but the active window?
A. Windows Logo Key + Del
B. Windows Logo Key + Home
C. Windows Logo Key + End
D. Windows Logo Key + Ctrl
E. None of these
 Answer

2. Which of the following is used to Maximize the window?

A. Windows Logo Key + Left Arrow
B. Windows Logo Key + Right Arrow
C. Windows Logo Key + Up Arrow
D. Windows Logo Key + Down Arrow
E. None of these
 Answer

3. Which of the following is used to Maximize the window to the left side of the screen?
A. Windows Logo Key + Left Arrow
B. Windows Logo Key + Right Arrow
C. Windows Logo Key + Up Arrow
D. Windows Logo Key + Down Arrow
E. None of these
 Answer
4. Which of the following is used to Maximize the window to the Right side of the screen?
A. Windows Logo Key + Left Arrow
B. Windows Logo Key + Right Arrow
C. Windows Logo Key + Up Arrow
D. Windows Logo Key + Down Arrow
E. None of these
 Answer

5. Which of the following is used to Minimize the window?

A. Windows Logo Key + Left Arrow
B. Windows Logo Key + Right Arrow
C. Windows Logo Key + Up Arrow
D. Windows Logo Key + Down Arrow
E. None of these
 Answer

6. Which of the following is used to preview the desktop?

A. Windows Logo Key + Left Arrow
B. Windows Logo Key + Right Arrow
C. Windows Logo Key + Ctrl
D. Windows Logo Key + Shift
E. Windows Logo Key + Spacebar
 Answer

7. Which of the following is used to open computer?

A. Windows Logo Key + E
B. Windows Logo Key + F
C. Windows Logo Key + L
D. Windows Logo Key + R
E. Windows Logo Key + T
 Answer

8. Which of the following is used to Lock your computer or switch users?

A. Windows Logo Key + E
B. Windows Logo Key + F
C. Windows Logo Key + L
D. Windows Logo Key + R
E. Windows Logo Key + T
 Answer
 9. Which of the following is used to open the Run Dialog Box?
A. Windows Logo Key + E
B. Windows Logo Key + F
C. Windows Logo Key + L
D. Windows Logo Key + R
E. Windows Logo Key + T
 Answer

10. If you are on a network, which of the following is used to search for computers?
A. Windows Logo Key + E
B. Windows Logo Key + F
C. Windows Logo Key + L
D. Windows Logo Key + R
E. Windows Logo Key + T
 Answer

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Computer Quiz : Operating System Set – 12

By Aruna On Feb 12, 2017 

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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. Which of the following is used to choose a presentation display mode?

A. Windows Logo Key + P
B. Windows Logo Key + G
C. Windows Logo Key + U
D. Windows Logo Key + X
E. None of these
 Answer

2. Which of the following is used to select the address bar?

A. Alt + D
B. Alt + E
C. Ctrl + E
D. Ctrl + F
E. None of these
 Answer

3. Which of the following is used to display all folders above the selected folder?
A. Alt + Shift + D
B. Alt + Shift + E
C. Ctrl + Shift + E
D. Ctrl + Shift + F
E. None of these
 Answer
4. Which of the following is used to display the preview pane?
A. Alt + D
B. Alt + P
C. Ctrl + E
D. Ctrl + F
E. None of these
 Answer

5. Which of the following is used to Open the Properties dialog box for the selected item?
A. Alt + Shift
B. Alt + Enter
C. Ctrl + Shift
D. Ctrl + Alt
E. None of these
 Answer

6. Which of the following is used to increase the font size?

A. Ctrl + Shift + >
B. Ctrl + Shift + <
C. Ctrl + Shift + &
D. Ctrl + Shift + @
E. Ctrl + Shift + !
 Answer

7. Which of the following is used to decrease the font size?

A. Ctrl + Shift + >
B. Ctrl + Shift + <
C. Ctrl + Shift + &
D. Ctrl + Shift + @
E. Ctrl + Shift + !
 Answer

8. Which of the following is used to make selected text superscript?

A. Ctrl + Shift + >
B. Ctrl + Shift + <
C. Ctrl + Shift + =
D. Ctrl + Shift + @
E. Ctrl + Shift + !
 Answer
 9. Which of the following is used to make selected text subscript?
A. Ctrl + =
B. Ctrl + <
C. Ctrl + &
D. Ctrl + @
E. Ctrl + !
 Answer

10. Which of the following is used to change the bullet style?

A. Ctrl + Shift + M
B. Ctrl + Shift + L
C. Ctrl + Shift + N
D. Ctrl + Shift + O
E. Ctrl + Shift + P
 Answer

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Computer Quiz : Operating System Set – 13

By Aruna On Feb 15, 2017 

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Welcome to Online Computer Quiz in A airscloud.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. Which of the following is used to Open Windows Mobility Center?

A. Windows Logo Key + P
B. Windows Logo Key + G
C. Windows Logo Key + U
D. Windows Logo Key + X
E. None of these
 Answer

2. Which of the following is used to Open Ease of Access Center?

A. Windows Logo Key + P
B. Windows Logo Key + G
C. Windows Logo Key + U
D. Windows Logo Key + X
E. None of these
 Answer

3. Which of the following is used to cycle through programs on the taskbar?

A. Windows Logo Key + P
B. Windows Logo Key + G
C. Windows Logo Key + U
D. Windows Logo Key + X
E. Windows Logo Key + T
 Answer
4. Which of the following is used to start a new instance of the program pinned to the taskbar in the
position indicated by the number?
A. AltGr + Windows Logo Key + Number
B. Shift + Windows Logo Key + Number
C. Alt + Windows Logo Key + Number
D. Tab + Windows Logo Key + Number
E. Ctrl+ Windows Logo Key + Number
 Answer

5. PLTR stands for?

A. Page Table Length Register
B. Page Table Load Register
C. Page Turn Length Register
D. Page Turn Load Register
E. Page Table Load Register
 Answer

6. Which of the following is used to switch to the last active window of the program pinned to the
taskbar in the position indicated by the number?
A. AltGr + Windows Logo Key + Number
B. Shift + Windows Logo Key + Number
C. Alt + Windows Logo Key + Number
D. Tab + Windows Logo Key + Number
E. Ctrl+ Windows Logo Key + Number
 Answer

7. Which of the following is used to open the Jump List for the program pinned to the taskbar in the
position indicated by the number?
A. AltGr + Windows Logo Key + Number
B. Shift + Windows Logo Key + Number
C. Alt + Windows Logo Key + Number
D. Tab + Windows Logo Key + Number
E. Ctrl+ Windows Logo Key + Number
 Answer

8. Virtual memory is commonly implemented by?

A. Prevention
B. Dead Lock
C. Demand Paging
D. Avoidance
E. None of these
  Answer

9. Which of the following is a major problem with priority scheduling?

A. De nite blocking
B. Starvation
C. Low priority
D. Interrupt
E. None of these
 Answer

10. Shell is the exclusive feature of _______

A. UNIX
B. DOS
C. System software
D. Application software
E. None of these
 Answer

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Computer Quiz : Operating System Set – 14

By Aruna Last updated Feb 17, 2017 

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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. When a computer is first turned on or restarted, a special type of absolute loader is executed called a
_____
A. Compile and Go ladder
B. Boot Loader
C. Bootstrap Loader
D. Relating Loader
E. None of these
 Answer

2. Which of the following memory allocation scheme suffers from external fragmentation?
A. Segmentation
B. Linking
C. Reallocation
D. Swapping
E. None of these
 Answer

3. The time taken by the disk arm to locate the specific address of a sector for getting information is
called _____
A. Search Time
B. Response Time
C. Seek Time
D. All of these
E. None of these
  Answer

4. The Removal of process from active convention of CPU and reintroduce them into memory later is
known as _____
A. Interrupt
B. Swapping
C. Signal
D. Thread
E. None of these
 Answer

5. Which of the following is a part of Process Control Block(PCB)?

A. Run Time
B. Access Time
C. Response Time
D. Random Time
E. Process State
 Answer

6. The kernel keeps track of the state of each task by using a data structure called
A. Run Control Block
B. Access Control Block
C. Memory Control Block
D. Process Control Block
E. User Control Block
 Answer

7. Which of the following is a high-speed cache used to hold recently referenced page table entries a
part of paged virtual memory?
A. Translation Lookaside Bu er
B. Inverse Page Table
C. Segmented Page Table
D. All of these
E. None of these
 Answer

8. Which of the following is used to solve producer consumer problem?

A. Semaphores
B. Event Counters
C. Monitors
 D. All of these
E. None of these
 Answer

9. The problem of fragmentation arises in ______

A. Static storage Allocation
B. Static Allocation Storage
C. Heap Allocation
D. Stack allocation
E. None of these
 Answer

10. A thread is a _____ process.

A. Heavy-weight
B. Multiprocess
C. Interthread
D. Light Weight
E. None of these
 Answer

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