Computer Studies

Includes fundamentals of computers, hardware and software, operating systems, MS Office, internet, networking, and basic IT concepts for recruitment exams.

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What is an Operating System?
Easy 1 Mark
Think about what acts as an interface between user and hardware.
A A hardware component that powers the computer
B System software that manages hardware and software resources
C An application software used for browsing the internet
D A programming language used to write programs
2
What role does an Operating System play between user and hardware?
Easy 1 Mark
Think of the OS as a bridge or mediator.
A Compiler
B Interpreter
C Interface
D Simulator
3
What is a process in an Operating System?
Easy 1 Mark
A process is a program in action.
A A file stored on a hard drive
B A program currently being executed by the CPU
C A hardware component that manages memory
D A type of operating system interface
4
Which OS function allows multiple programs to run at the same time?
Easy 1 Mark
Multi = many, tasking = tasks.
A File Management
B Device Management
C Multitasking
D Encryption
5
Which OS function manages the use of RAM?
Easy 1 Mark
RAM = Random Access Memory = main memory.
A File Management
B Memory Management
C Device Management
D Process Management
6
Which file system is used by Windows OS?
Easy 1 Mark
NTFS stands for New Technology File System — a Microsoft product.
A EXT4
B APFS
C NTFS
D FAT16
7
Which file system is associated with Linux?
Easy 1 Mark
EXT stands for Extended — a Linux-native file system.
A NTFS
B APFS
C HFS+
D EXT4
8
Which of the following is NOT a common file operation?
Easy 1 Mark
Compiling is done by a compiler, not by file management.
A Create
B Read
C Compile
D Delete
9
How does the OS organize files on a storage device?
Easy 1 Mark
Think of how files are organized on your computer desktop.
A Using registers
B Using directories or folders
C Using CPU cache
D Using ROM
10
What allows the OS to communicate with hardware devices?
Easy 1 Mark
A 'driver' drives the hardware — it controls it.
A Compilers
B Device Drivers
C Interpreters
D Assemblers
11
Which of the following is managed by Device Management in an OS?
Easy 1 Mark
Device management = managing physical hardware devices.
A RAM allocation
B File permissions
C USB devices
D CPU scheduling
12
Which of the following is a security feature provided by an OS?
Easy 1 Mark
You need to 'authenticate' (login) to access a secure system.
A Paging
B Segmentation
C User Authentication
D Round Robin Scheduling
13
What type of interface uses windows, icons, and menus for user interaction?
Easy 1 Mark
GUI = Graphical — you interact with pictures and icons.
A Command Line Interface (CLI)
B Graphical User Interface (GUI)
C Batch Interface
D Network Interface
14
Which interface requires users to type commands to interact with the OS?
Easy 1 Mark
CLI = Command Line — you type commands, not click icons.
A Graphical User Interface (GUI)
B Touch Interface
C Command Line Interface (CLI)
D Voice Interface
15
Windows, macOS, and Linux are examples of which type of OS?
Easy 1 Mark
You can run a browser, music player, and editor at the same time on these OS.
A Batch Operating System
B Real-Time Operating System
C Multitasking Operating System
D Multiprocessing Operating System
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What is the full form of RTOS?
Easy 1 Mark
Real-Time = immediate, within strict time constraints.
A Random Time Operating System
B Real-Time Operating System
C Remote Terminal Operating System
D Rapid Task Operating System
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