Basic Operating System MCQs

What is an Operating System?

• A hardware component

• A software that manages hardware and software resources

• A programming language

• A networking device

Which of the following is NOT an operating system?

• Windows

• Linux

• Google Chrome

• macOS

Which part of the OS interacts directly with hardware?

• Kernel

• User Interface

• Shell

• Task Manager

Which of the following is an example of an open-source OS?

• Windows

• Linux

• macOS

• MS-DOS

Which type of OS is used in real-time applications like air traffic control?

• Batch OS

• Real-Time OS

• Distributed OS

• Multiprogramming OS

Which OS is commonly used for mobile devices?

• Windows

• Android

• macOS

• Linux

Which type of OS runs on multiple computers connected over a network?

• Batch OS

• Distributed OS

• Time-Sharing OS

• Multiprogramming OS

Which of the following is an example of a single-user OS?

• UNIX

• Windows 10

• Linux Server

• Mainframe OS

Which of the following is a running instance of a program?

• Thread

• Process

• File

• Memory

Which scheduling algorithm executes processes in the order they arrive?

• Round Robin

• First Come, First Serve (FCFS)

• Shortest Job First

• Priority Scheduling