#1 Operating System Test - 69+ MCQs: Operating System Quiz: Test Your Knowledge with Operating System Questions and Answers

1. Which operating system is known for its use in Apple's line of personal computers?

Windows

Linux

iOS

macOS

2. What is the role of a 'bootloader' in the startup process of a computer?

To load the operating system into memory

To create a backup of user data

To manage network connections

To play startup sounds

3. What is 'spooling' in the context of operating systems?

A technique for printing multiple copies of a document

A method of storing data in a spreadsheet

A way to organize files in a directory

A process of buffering data to be processed by a device or program

4. Which operating system is known for its use in scientific and research computing due to its scalability and performance?

Windows

Linux

macOS

iOS

5. What does 'BIOS' stand for in the context of computer systems?

Basic Input/Output System

Binary Input/Output System

Biometric Identification Operating System

Backup and Information Organization System

6. Which operating system is commonly used on smartphones and tablets?

Windows

macOS

Linux

Android

7. What is the primary function of an operating system's 'shell'?

To provide protection against malware

To manage network connections

To provide a user interface for running commands and programs

To control the computer's power supply

8. What is a 'process' in the context of operating systems?

A program in execution

A type of computer virus

A peripheral device

A system configuration file

9. What is the main function of a device driver in an operating system?

To manage computer memory

To manage network connections

To facilitate communication between the operating system and hardware devices

To organize files and folders

10. Which operating system was developed by Microsoft as a successor to MS-DOS?

Windows 3.1

Windows 95

Windows XP

Windows 10

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