Operating System Practice Question and Answer

Q:

What is the mascot of the Linux operating system?

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    Bear
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    Penguin
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    Lion
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    whale
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Answer : 2. "Penguin"
Explanation :

The mascot of the Linux operating system is a penguin named Tux. Tux was created by Larry Ewing and has become the widely recognized symbol representing the Linux kernel and the open-source software community.


Q:

When was the MS Windows operating system proposed?

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    1994
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    1990
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    1992
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    1995
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Answer : 4. "1995"

Q:

What is the type of device draw ever?

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    Application software
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    Operating System
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    System software
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    None of the above
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Answer : 3. "System software"
Explanation :

1. Device driver is a type of system software, which helps in running any hardware connected to the computer.

2. Device driver is also called computer driver, or hardware driver.

3. It helps different computer hardware to communicate with the operating system.

Q:

Which of the following is not a valid purpose of SSO (Single Sign On)?

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    One person, one identity—with all mapped data sets and documents for each state resident
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    Documents and affidavits are not required for service delivery
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    Single window interface to access various digital services of state government departments
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    To spread malware in different computer systems
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Answer : 4. "To spread malware in different computer systems"
Explanation :

1. SSO (Single Sign On) has legitimate purposes.

- One person, one identity – with all mapped data sets and documents for every state resident

- Documents and affidavits are not required for service delivery

- Single window interface to access various digital services of state government departments

Q:

When was the first operating system developed?

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    1994
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    1949
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    1950
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    1951
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Answer : 3. "1950"

Q:

Which interface is provided to access the services of the operating system?

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    system calls
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    API
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    library
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    assembly instructions
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Answer : 1. "system calls"

Q:

Which of the following error will be handled by the operating system?

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    power failure
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    lack of paper in the printer
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    connection failure in the network
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    all of the above
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Answer : 4. "all of the above"
Explanation :

All the mentioned errors are handled by OS. The OS is continuously monitoring all of its resources. Also, the OS is constantly detecting and correcting errors.

Q:

Which of the following is not an OS?

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    DOS
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    MUS
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    UNIX
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    None of the above
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Answer : 2. "MUS"
Explanation :

"MUS" is not a recognized operating system abbreviation in common use. Operating systems are software programs that manage computer hardware and provide services for computer programs. Examples of well-known operating systems include Windows, macOS, Linux, and Unix. "MUS" does not correspond to any widely used operating system.

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