Q1 Easy
Which of the following is a real-time Operating System commonly used in embedded systems?
A Windows 11 B RTOS (Real-Time Operating System) C macOS Ventura D Ubuntu Linux
Q2 Easy
What does the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + C do in Windows operating system?
A Create a new file B Copy selected content C Cancel current operation D Close the window
Q3 Easy
What does the Operating System use to organize and store files on a hard disk?
A Random Access Memory (RAM) B Processor cores C File system D Graphics card memory
Q4 Easy
Which action in file management creates a duplicate copy of a file in another location while keeping the original intact?
A Cut B Delete C Copy D Rename
Q5 Easy
What does the 'Delete' operation do when you delete a file from your hard drive?
A Immediately and permanently erases the file from all existence B Moves the file to the Recycle Bin or Trash folder for recovery later C Encrypts the file to hide it from view D Sends the file to cloud storage automatically
Q6 Easy
Which keyboard shortcut is used to save a document in MS Word?
A Ctrl + S B Ctrl + O C Ctrl + N D Ctrl + P
Q7 Easy
Which file extension typically indicates a compressed or archived file?
A .txt B .zip C .doc D .exe
Q8 Easy
Which Operating System is primarily used in Apple computers and laptops?
A Windows B macOS C Linux D Ubuntu
Q9 Easy
Which Windows feature allows a user to switch between multiple open applications using Alt+Tab?
A Windows Snap B Application Switcher C Task View D Virtual Desktop
Q10 Easy
What is the purpose of the Windows Registry in an operating system?
A Store user passwords in encrypted format B Maintain a database of system settings and application configurations C Create backup copies of all files automatically D Manage internet connections and network protocols
Q11 Easy
In Windows OS, which keyboard shortcut is used to open the Run dialog box?
A Ctrl+R B Windows Key+R C Alt+F4 D Ctrl+Shift+Esc
Q12 Easy
Which Windows utility is used to check and repair disk errors and bad sectors on a hard drive?
A Disk Defragmenter B Check Disk (CHKDSK) C Disk Cleanup D Storage Sense
Q13 Easy
What is the primary function of a file manager in an operating system?
A To organize, browse, and manage files and folders on storage devices B To compile and execute program code C To manage RAM memory allocation D To control network connections
Q14 Easy
What is the name of the most commonly used free and open-source Operating System?
A Windows 10 B macOS C Linux D Android
Q15 Easy
Which of the following is the primary function of the Windows Task Manager?
A Monitor running processes, CPU usage, and memory consumption B Create and edit documents in Microsoft Word C Browse files and folders on the hard drive D Connect to the internet using a browser
Q16 Easy
In file management, what does the term 'file path' refer to?
A The speed at which a file is accessed B The complete address or location of a file on a storage device C The size of the file in bytes D The date when the file was last modified
Q17 Easy
In Windows OS, what is the default file system used in modern versions like Windows 10 and Windows 11?
A FAT32 B NTFS C exFAT D HFS+
Q18 Easy
Which of the following is the primary function of an Operating System?
A To manage hardware resources and provide interface between user and computer B To manufacture computer hardware components C To create documents and spreadsheets only D To connect computers to the internet exclusively
Q19 Easy
Which one of the following is NOT a function of an Operating System?
A Process management B Memory management C Manufacturing of computer chips D File management
Q20 Easy
Which shortcut key combination is used to cut text in MS Office applications?
A Ctrl + X B Ctrl + V C Ctrl + Z D Ctrl + Y
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