Selected MCQ

Current Question
When a peripheral device needs immediate attention from the operating system, it generates a(n)
  • A. Interrupt
  • B. Spool
  • C. Page File
  • D. Stack
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
An interrupt signals the CPU that a peripheral device needs immediate attention.
Related Question 1
When was the Microsoft Windows operating system introduced?
  • A. 1975
  • B. 1985
  • C. 1990
  • D. 2000
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Microsoft Windows 1.0 was introduced in 1985.
Related Question 2
In which generation of computer operating systems was it used for the first time?
  • A. 1st
  • B. 2nd
  • C. 3rd
  • D. 4th
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Operating systems became common in the third generation (1960s) with the advent of integrated circuits.
Related Question 3
If in Windows Operating system, ____ is known as a File Manager.
  • A. Windows Explorer
  • B. MS Word
  • C. MS Excel
  • D. My Documents
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Windows Explorer is the built-in file manager.
Related Question 4
Which one is an Operating System?
  • A. Harvard Graphics
  • B. Windows 2000
  • C. MS-Office
  • D. C++
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Windows 2000 is a complete operating system.
Related Question 5
Which Product of Microsoft is not available in the Linux Operating System?
  • A. MS Word
  • B. MS Excel
  • C. MS PowerPoint
  • D. MS Access
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
MS Access is not natively available for Linux.