Operating System MCQs
36. Which of the following is default mode for Windows to start?
C. Normal Mode
Explanation:
Normal mode (which is not an exact technical term) is the default operation mode of a computer operating system, while safe mode is a diagnostic mode for troubleshooting issues in a computer system. In normal mode, all the drivers for the hardware configuration in the computer are loaded.
37. Which of the following is not a function of the Operating System?
D. Networking
Explanation:
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38. The Operating System used to operate the mobile phone is a/an __________.
B. Embedded OS
Explanation:
The OS used to operate the mobile phone is a Embedded OS. An embedded operating system is a specialized operating system (OS) designed to perform a specific task for a device that is not a computer. The main job of an embedded OS is to run the code that allows the device to do its job.
39. UNIX Operating System is a/an ________________.
D. All of these
Explanation:
UNIX operating system is a Time sharing operating system, Multi-user operating system, and Multi-tasking operating system.
40. The ability of an Operating System to control the activities of multiple programs at the same time is called _____________.
A. Multitasking
Explanation:
In computing, multitasking is the concurrent execution of multiple tasks over a certain period of time. New tasks can interrupt already started ones before they finish, instead of waiting for them to end.
