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Dive deep into the fascinating world of OS Basics with our comprehensive set of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs). This page is dedicated to exploring the fundamental concepts and intricacies of OS Basics, a crucial aspect of Operating System. In this section, you will encounter a diverse range of MCQs that cover various aspects of OS Basics, from the basic principles to advanced topics. Each question is thoughtfully crafted to challenge your knowledge and deepen your understanding of this critical subcategory within Operating System.

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Q351.
Operating system is a ......

a.

System software

b.

Application software

c.

Presentation software

d.

Database software

Discuss
Answer: (a).System software
Q352.
To display a shortcut menu for an object you use

a.

Click the object

b.

Right click the object

c.

Point the object and press Ctrl+P

d.

Touch the object on the screen with your finger

Discuss
Answer: (b).Right click the object
Q353.
Which of the following separates primary file and extension is

a.

Dot

b.

Period

c.

Point

d.

All of the above

Discuss
Answer: (d).All of the above
Q354.
In Microsoft windows, the graphical pattern on the desktop used as background for windows is

a.

Icons

b.

Wall paper

c.

Picture

d.

Background

Discuss
Answer: (b).Wall paper
Q355.
All of the following are task performed by the operating system except

a.

Managing hardware on the computer

b.

Controlling the access that application program has to the CPU

c.

Performing housekeeping task like file compression and disk defragmentation

d.

Provides an interface for user to interact with computer

Discuss
Answer: (c).Performing housekeeping task like file compression and disk defragmentation
Q356.
Operating system is like a

a.

Government

b.

Police

c.

Parliament

d.

All of above

Discuss
Answer: (a).Government
Q357.
Underlined character on the menu or dialog box known as

a.

Hot spot

b.

Hot key

c.

Pane

d.

Underline word

Discuss
Answer: (b).Hot key
Q358.
Which key deletes text before, or to the left, of the insertion point?

a.

PageUp

b.

Delete

c.

PageDown

d.

BackSpace

Discuss
Answer: (d).BackSpace
Q359.
The chunks of a memory are known as

a.

Sector

b.

Offset

c.

Page

d.

Frame

Discuss
Answer: (d).Frame
Q360.
Start / restart the computer is called

a.

Exit

b.

Run

c.

Option

d.

Boot

Discuss
Answer: (d).Boot
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