#1
What is the primary function of an operating system?
To manage hardware resources and provide services for applications
ExplanationManages hardware resources and provides services for applications.
#2
Which of the following is NOT an example of system software?
Word Processor
ExplanationWord Processor is an application software.
#3
What is the purpose of an antivirus software?
To protect against and remove malicious software
ExplanationProtects against and removes malicious software.
#4
Which of the following is NOT a programming language?
Linux
ExplanationLinux is an operating system, not a programming language.
#5
What is the purpose of an IDE (Integrated Development Environment)?
To write and test software efficiently
ExplanationFacilitates efficient writing and testing of software.
#6
Which of the following is an example of an open-source operating system?
Linux
ExplanationLinux is an open-source operating system.
#7
What is the function of an operating system kernel?
To manage system resources and provide essential services for other software
ExplanationManages resources and provides essential services.
#8
Which of the following is NOT a type of operating system?
Universal operating system
ExplanationUniversal operating system is not a recognized type.
#9
What is the purpose of a command-line interface (CLI)?
To interact with the computer using text commands
ExplanationInteracts with the computer using text commands.
#10
Which of the following is NOT an example of an operating system?
Microsoft Office
ExplanationMicrosoft Office is application software.
#11
What is the role of a compiler in software development?
To translate high-level code into machine code
ExplanationTranslates high-level code into machine code.
#12
Which of the following is a preemptive scheduling algorithm used in operating systems?
Round Robin
ExplanationRound Robin is a preemptive scheduling algorithm.
#13
What is a shell in the context of an operating system?
A command-line interpreter that allows users to interact with the operating system
ExplanationA command-line interpreter for interacting with the OS.
#14
What is the purpose of version control software?
To manage different versions of software projects
ExplanationManages different versions of software projects.
#15
What is the purpose of a device driver?
To control the input/output operations of peripheral devices
ExplanationControls I/O operations of peripheral devices.
#16
What is the function of the BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) in a computer?
To control the flow of data between the CPU, memory, and peripherals during the boot process
ExplanationControls data flow during the boot process.
#17
What is the purpose of a firewall?
To prevent unauthorized access to a network or computer system
ExplanationPrevents unauthorized access to networks or systems.
#18
What is a context switch in an operating system?
A procedure for transferring control from one process to another
ExplanationTransfers control from one process to another.
#19
What is the purpose of a file system?
To organize and store files on storage devices
ExplanationOrganizes and stores files on storage devices.
#20
What is the function of a scheduler in an operating system?
To manage system resources and schedule tasks for execution
ExplanationManages resources and schedules tasks.
#21
What is virtual memory?
A memory management technique that allows a computer to compensate for physical memory shortages by temporarily transferring data from RAM to disk storage
ExplanationAllows the computer to compensate for memory shortages by using disk storage.
#22
What is the difference between application software and system software?
System software controls computer hardware, while application software performs specific tasks for end-users
ExplanationSystem software controls hardware, while application software performs tasks for end-users.
#23
What is the purpose of a disk defragmenter utility?
To optimize disk performance by rearranging fragmented files
ExplanationOptimizes disk performance by rearranging fragmented files.
#24
What is the purpose of RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks)?
To enhance data storage reliability and performance through data redundancy and parallelism
ExplanationEnhances storage reliability and performance.
#25
What is the purpose of a BIOS update?
To upgrade the firmware of the motherboard
ExplanationUpgrades motherboard firmware.