Computer Operating Systems Quiz

Microsoft Windows XP is an example of a/an

• Application software

• System Software

• System utility

• Graphical User Interface (GUI)

Which of the following statements is/are true regarding an Information System?

• Systems software controls hardware.

• A only

• Applications software converts data into information.

• B only

• A and B

Which one of the following operations can be used to move Text and Graphics in application programs working under the Windows operating System?

• Cut and Paste

• Cut and Copy

• Delete and Move

• Erase and insert

Select the most appropriate statement regarding the Booting process of a Computer.

• It is the process of copying application data from main memory to cache memory.

• It is the process of loading the application data from hard disk to the main memory.

• It is the process of loading the operating system into the main memory from the cache memory.

• It is the process of loading the operating system into the main memory from a secondary storage device such as hard disk, CD ROM or floppy disk.

Loading an operating system into the memory of a personal computer is known as…

• assigning

• compiling

• interpreting

• booting

A sequential file organization is most suitable for a/an:

• airline seat reservation system

• payroll system

• library system

• directory enquiry system

Which of the following is a core function of an operating system?

• Memory Management

• Graphic Editing

• Music Recording

• Web browsing

Consider the following statements given below.

• Random access files cannot be stored in magnetic tapes.

• Sequential access files cannot be stored in floppy disks.

• B only

• A only

• Both sequential access files and random access files can be stored in Compact Discs.

Which of the following is/are responsible for the management coordination of activities and sharing of resources of a computer?

• Application software

• Operating system

• System Utilities

• Graphical User Interface (GUIs)

Which of the could not be considered as an operating system software?

• Microsoft Windows 7

• Mac OS X

• Fedora 11

• Adobe Photoshop