B. system software that manages hardware and programs
C. only a web browser
D. a type of scanner
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Correct option: B — system software that manages hardware and programs
Windows, Linux and Android are OS families — not a fictional Windows 12 as a fact.
Q.20MCQOperating System
Which of these is an operating system?
A. MS Excel
B. Ubuntu Linux
C. Google Chrome only
D. JPEG
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Correct option: B — Ubuntu Linux
Excel and Chrome run on top of an OS.
Q.21MCQOperating System
Booting means
A. deleting all files
B. starting the computer and loading the OS
C. sending an email
D. drawing a slide
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Correct option: B — starting the computer and loading the OS
Cold boot is from power-off; warm boot is a restart.
Q.22MCQOperating System
A file extension .xlsx usually belongs to
A. PowerPoint
B. Excel workbook
C. Notepad only
D. a virus always
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Correct option: B — Excel workbook
The OS uses extensions to pick a default program.
Q.23MCQOperating System
Multitasking OS allows
A. only one program ever
B. several programs to appear to run at once
C. no keyboard
D. only printing
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Correct option: B — several programs to appear to run at once
The CPU switches rapidly among tasks.
Q.24MCQOperating System
The Recycle Bin / Trash is used to
A. speed the CPU clock
B. hold deleted files until emptied
C. update BIOS automatically
D. create a LAN
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Correct option: B — hold deleted files until emptied
Emptying it frees disk space.
Q.25MCQOperating System
GUI means
A. Great USB Input
B. Graphical User Interface
C. General Unique IP
D. Giga Unsigned Integer
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Correct option: B — Graphical User Interface
Icons, windows and menus versus a text-only command line.
Q.26MCQOperating System
A strong login password should be
A. your name and 123
B. long, mixed and not reused on every site
C. written on the monitor
D. blank
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Correct option: B — long, mixed and not reused on every site
The OS can enforce password rules; users must still choose well.
Q.102MCQOperating System
Android is mainly
A. a printer brand
B. a mobile operating system
C. an Excel function
D. a bit
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Correct option: B — a mobile operating system
It manages phone hardware and apps.
Q.113MCQOperating System
Formatting a disk (full format) generally
A. prints it
B. prepares it and can erase previous file structures
C. creates email
D. draws a chart
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Correct option: B — prepares it and can erase previous file structures
Do this only with permission; data can be lost.
Q.124MCQOperating System
Ctrl + Alt + Delete on many Windows PCs opens options to
A. insert a table
B. lock, switch user or open security/task tools
C. start F5 always
D. draw a circle
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Correct option: B — lock, switch user or open security/task tools
Exact menu depends on the Windows version in the lab — not a made-up Windows 12.
Q.135MCQOperating System
A folder is
A. only a paper file
B. a container to organise files on storage
C. a CPU socket
D. an email OTP
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Correct option: B — a container to organise files on storage
Also called a directory.
Q.145MCQOperating System
Sleep mode
A. formats the disk
B. saves state and uses little power; work can resume
C. creates a WAN
D. prints all files
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Correct option: B — saves state and uses little power; work can resume
Different from a full shutdown.
Q.160MCQOperating System
File path C:\Class9\notes.docx shows
A. an email CC
B. drive, folders and file name on Windows-style systems
C. a binary sum
D. a URL always
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Correct option: B — drive, folders and file name on Windows-style systems
Backslash is common in Windows paths.
Q.169MCQOperating System
Administrator rights allow a user to
A. only change wallpaper
B. install programs and change system settings (lab teacher account)
C. print without paper
D. create bits from air
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Correct option: B — install programs and change system settings (lab teacher account)
Students usually have limited accounts.
Q.179ShortOperating System
What is an operating system? Name four functions.
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An OS is system software that sits between user/apps and hardware. Functions: process management, memory management, file management, device control, security and user interface. Examples: Windows 10/11, Linux, Android — do not invent a Windows 12 as a fact.
Q.180ShortOperating System
Explain booting and the difference between cold and warm boot.
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Booting loads the OS into memory so the PC can be used. Cold boot starts from power off. Warm boot is a restart without switching the mains off. Do not force-power-off unless the machine has frozen and a teacher agrees.
Q.201ShortOperating System
What is a GUI? How is it different from CLI?
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GUI uses windows, icons, menus and a pointer. CLI (command-line interface) uses typed commands. GUI is easier for beginners; CLI can be faster for some tasks. Windows Explorer is GUI; a terminal window is CLI.
Q.212ShortOperating System
How does the OS manage files?
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It stores files in folders, keeps names and extensions, controls save/open/delete, and uses permissions so one student may not wipe another’s work. Recycle Bin holds many deletes. Extensions help pick the program.
Q.227LongOperating System
Describe the functions of an operating system with lab examples.
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The OS loads at boot and then manages processes so Word and a browser can both open. It allocates RAM, keeps files in folders, talks to printers through drivers, and provides a GUI. It also checks login passwords. Recycle Bin, Task Manager and file permissions are everyday OS services on Windows labs; Linux labs use a desktop plus terminal. Do not treat a browser as an OS. Versions in school are real ones (e.g. Windows 10/11), not imaginary Windows 12.