Class 7 Computer Science Chapter 2 Operating System Quiz 1 (60 MCQs)

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1. To do more than one task at a time
2. Device controllers inform CPU that it is finished without operation by causing an .....
3. What is the purpose of the binding mechanism in RPC?
4. 10) When a page fault occurs, the state of the interrupted process is .....
5. Which of the following scheduling algorithms is non-preemptive scheduling?
6. The bounded buffer problem is also known as .....
7. When a process is in a "Blocked" state waiting for some I/O service. When the service is completed, it goes to the .....
8. Full form of CLI .....
9. Is the BIOS a firmware?
10. What is the high speed memory between the main memory and the CPU called?
11. To protect a computer from virus, you should install ..... in your computer.
12. What type of operating system is Windows 10?
13. Displays a list of installed program, which a user can start or use
14. Which one is not an operating system?
15. File management shows a list of (a)
16. Second step in running and preparing batch jobs is to
17. Which command is used to display the unix version
18. What is the maximum number of characters allowed in a file name in MS-DOS (excluding the extension)?
19. What is the purpose of the BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) in a simple operating system?
20. ..... displays current date and time, volume button and information about computer setting.
21. Four jobs to be executed on a single processor system arrive at time 0 in the order A, B, C, D. Their burst CPU time requirements are 4, 1, 8, 1 time units respectively. The completion time of A under round robin scheduling with time slice of one time unit is
22. SJF is short for
23. What is the primary role of a job scheduler in an operating system?
24. Which vary in number and type, depending on the computer architecture
25. The ..... , at the left corner of the taskbar, helps you open any program on your computer.
26. What format is an Android Application gonna be created as?
27. WINDOWS WAS ORIGINALLY GOING TO BE CALLED AS
28. All of the following are examples of storage except .....
29. Which structure is used by UNIX?
30. What is a common feature of embedded systems?
31. Identify the basic function of an operating system
32. Which of the following states indicates that a process is currently executing on the CPU?
33. What is an operating system on a mobile phone or tablet?
34. Which component works as a pointer and helps you to point, click or double-click on the desktop?
35. WIMP stand for Windows, Icons, Menus and p???
36. Consider six memory partitions of size 200 KB, 400 KB, 600 KB, 500 KB, 300 KB, and 250 KB, where KB refers to kilobyte. These partitions need to be allotted to four processes of sizes 357 KB, 210 KB, 468 KB and 491 KB in that order. If the best fit algorithm is used, which partitions are NOT allotted to any process?
37. Which of the following is a disadvantage of a graphical user interface?
38. The internet is considered a WAN.
39. Which operating system uses a microkernel architecture?
40. Is it possible to open Microsoft Excel ..... in Word?
41. Which company makes the Windows operating system?
42. Which of the following file format supports in windows 7?
43. Which scheduling algo offers least response time?
44. Why is the File System important?
45. Computer are made up of ..... parts
46. Which part of the operating system will remove data that is no longer needed to free up space for other programs being used?
47. This type of interface is best for users with physical disabilities
48. Linux is more specific to the operating system?
49. In Windows 10, an application that organizes the settings and customizes how the computer looks and functions.
50. Any type of system that is capable of running or appearing to run more than one program at a time
51. Which command prints the directory stack?
52. Which command is used to make a hidden directory in linux?
53. When making the OS using a flash, it is necessary?
54. What is the main advantage of a Command Line Interface (CLI) for advanced users?
55. What is the work of 'search' facility?
56. Which of these devices can have an NETWORK operating system?
57. This type of interface requires a resource intense remote server to process requests
58. The ..... system is responsible for the user ..... which is essential to the management of user interfaces-for example a GUI for the end user and a command line interface for a technician to diagnose faults .....
59. What is the function of a Menu-driven Interface (MDI)?
60. Which is the core of the operating system?