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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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Q531.
Facility which dynamically adds probes to a running system, both in user processes and in the kernel is

a.

Dtrace

b.

Dlocate

c.

Dmap

d.

Dadd

Discuss
Answer: (a).Dtrace
Q532.
DOS and some versions of UNIX are examples of

a.

old-fashioned interfaces

b.

GUIs

c.

command-line interfaces

d.

parallel

Discuss
Answer: (c).command-line interfaces
Q533.
List of command choices in an operating system or application is called a

a.

command line

b.

check box

c.

drop-down list

d.

menu

Discuss
Answer: (d).menu
Q534.
An operating system keeps track of which programs have access to which hardware devices and what it uses to help the CPU coordinate processes?

a.

interrupt requests (IRQs)

b.

disk drives

c.

multitasking

d.

user interface

Discuss
Answer: (a).interrupt requests (IRQs)
Q535.
Select the type of operating system you would expect to be used in a computerized heart monitor

a.

multi-user/multitasking

b.

real-time

c.

single-user/multitasking

d.

single-user/single tasking

Discuss
Answer: (b).real-time
Q536.
Operating system is the intermediary between programs and

a.

user interface

b.

utilities

c.

Ethernet

d.

hardware

Discuss
Answer: (a).user interface
Q537.
To remove data from one document and place it in another, you can use the

a.

cut and paste

b.

copy and paste

c.

file and open

d.

delete and paste

Discuss
Answer: (a).cut and paste
Q538.
In many GUI-based programs, display button which lets you issue command quickly is

a.

command bar

b.

scroll bar

c.

menu bar

d.

toolbar

Discuss
Answer: (d).toolbar
Q539.
All of the following are type of utility softwares, except

a.

customization tools

b.

disk and file management

c.

tabbed dialog box

d.

internet security

Discuss
Answer: (a).customization tools
Q540.
In a GUI, the window that is currently in use is called the

a.

top window

b.

active window

c.

biggest window

d.

framed window

Discuss
Answer: (b).active window
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