computer MCQs - 11th class Chapter 07 Mcqs

1

An operating system is a type of ______.

A

Application Software

B

System Software

C

Hardware

D

Utility Program

2

Which of the following is an example of a Command Line Operating System?

A

Windows

B

Linux

C

Solaris

D

DOS

3

What does GUI stand for?

A

Graphical User Interaction

B

General User Interface

C

Graphical User Interface

D

General Utility Interface

4

In a GUI, users interact with the computer using ______.

A

Text commands

B

Graphical objects like icons and buttons

C

Programming languages

D

Audio signals

5

Which operating system was not a true OS but an operating environment running on top of DOS?

A

Windows 95

B

Windows NT

C

Windows 3.x

D

Windows XP

6

The on-screen work area in Windows is called the ______.

A

My Computer

B

Desktop

C

Start Menu

D

Control Panel

7

Which Windows object is a default folder for storing documents like those from Word or Excel?

A

Recycle Bin

B

My Computer

C

Windows Explorer

D

My Documents

8

What happens to a file when you delete it in Windows?

A

It is permanently removed from the hard disk.

B

It is moved to the Recycle Bin.

C

It is encrypted.

D

It is hidden in the same folder.

9

The feature that allows a computer to automatically detect and configure a new device is called ______.

A

Multitasking

B

Multiprocessing

C

Plug and Play

D

Networking

10

A ______ is a portion of a physical disk that functions as a separate disk.

A

Folder

B

File

C

Partition

D

Driver

11

What is the maximum number of primary partitions that can be created on a basic disk?

A

Two

B

Three

C

Four

D

Five

12

The ______ provides a graphical interface for viewing and performing maintenance on hard drives.

A

Windows Explorer

B

Control Panel

C

Disk Management utility

D

Task Manager

13

Windows Explorer acts as a ______ for Windows.

A

Web browser

B

File manager

C

Control Panel

D

System monitor

14

To add a new printer in Windows, you would typically start by clicking the ______.

A

My Computer icon

B

Recycle Bin

C

Start button

D

Internet Explorer

15

A list of documents waiting to be printed is called a ______.

A

Print queue

B

Print stack

C

Document list

D

Output buffer

16

Which feature of an OS allows it to perform two or more processes concurrently?

A

Multiprocessing

B

Multi-user

C

Multitasking

D

Plug and Play

17

Which of the following is a key comparison point favoring Command Line O.S. for advanced users?

A

Ease of use for new users

B

Better multitasking view

C

More control over the file system

D

Easier to use a mouse

18

What is the main purpose of the Recycle Bin?

A

To store temporary internet files

B

To store deleted items for potential recovery

C

To manage system resources

D

To install new software

19

Which operating system version introduced extensive networking features and NT Technology?

A

Windows 95

B

Windows 98

C

Windows NT

D

Windows 3.x

20

The basic building block of all graphical objects in Microsoft Windows is the ______.

A

Icon

B

Button

C

Menu

D

Window

21

Which mouse event is typically used to view the properties of an object like a file or folder?

A

Left Click

B

Drag

C

Right Click

D

Scroll

22

Releasing an already pressed key on the keyboard triggers which event?

A

Key Down

B

Key Press

C

Key Up

D

Key Hold

23

The capability of an OS to support and utilize two or more microprocessors is known as ______.

A

Multitasking

B

Multiprocessing

C

Multi-user

D

Networking

24

An extended partition is a portion of a disk that can contain ______.

A

Only the operating system

B

Only primary partitions

C

Other partitions

D

Only system files

25

Windows recognizes files by their ______.

A

Name

B

Size

C

Extensions

D

Location

26

Which pane in Windows Explorer displays folders and drives in a tree view shape?

A

Right pane

B

Bottom pane

C

Top pane

D

Left pane

27

According to the text, which OS is generally easier for new users to pick up?

A

Command Line O.S.

B

DOS

C

GUI O.S.

D

Unix

28

What is the primary function of the 'My Computer' icon?

A

To show all drives on your system

B

To access the internet

C

To delete files permanently

D

To change system settings

29

A system that allows multiple users to use the same computer at the same time is called a ______ system.

A

Single-user

B

Multi-tasking

C

Multi-user

D

Dedicated

30

The 'Start Button' in Windows is described as the ______ of a_ccessing most programs.

A

Gateway

B

Exit

C

Blocker

D

Shortcut

31

What does the mouse event 'Drag' involve?

A

Pressing the right mouse button

B

Quickly pressing and releasing the left button

C

Pressing and holding the left button while moving the mouse

D

Spinning the mouse wheel

32

Which of these is NOT listed as a basic component of the Windows Operating System?

A

Desktop

B

Task Manager

C

Recycle Bin

D

My Documents

33

The first complete operating system for Personal Computers released by Microsoft in 1995 was ______.

A

Windows 3.1

B

Windows NT

C

Windows 95

D

Windows 98

34

What is the purpose of a command prompt in a Command Line O.S.?

A

To display graphical icons

B

For typing commands to interact with the computer

C

To browse the web

D

To manage printing jobs

35

The process of dividing a disk into multiple partitions is done ______.

A

After Windows installation

B

During program installation

C

Prior to Windows installation

D

Automatically by the hardware

36

In Windows Explorer's two-pane view, what does the right pane show?

A

A tree view of all drives

B

The properties of the computer

C

A detailed view of the folder or drive selected in the left pane

D

A list of running applications

37

Which feature was lacking in initial versions of Windows but is provided in almost all latest versions?

A

GUI

B

Networking support

C

Mouse support

D

File management

38

Which of the following is considered system software?

A

MS Word

B

An operating system

C

A game

D

A web browser

39

An example of a GUI operating system mentioned in the text is ______.

A

DOS

B

Unix

C

Windows

D

All of the above

40

Users of a Command Line O.S. need to ______ commands to perform tasks.

A

Recognize

B

Click

C

Memorize

D

Drag

41

Control Panel is the place to perform ______.

A

Word processing

B

System management tasks

C

Web browsing

D

Emailing

42

Pressing any key on the keyboard triggers a ______ event.

A

Key Up

B

Mouse Click

C

Key Down

D

Drag

43

Windows 2000 is described as a ______ operating system.

A

Single-tasking

B

Multitasking

C

Command-line

D

Single-user

44

A primary partition is one that can be used as the ______ partition.

A

Extended

B

Logical

C

System

D

Temporary

45

If Windows does not recognize a file type, it offers a ______ to choose an application.

A

Command prompt

B

Control Panel

C

Dialog box

D

Error message

46

You can manage local files, folders, and drives as well as ______ files and folders with Windows Explorer.

A

Hidden

B

Encrypted

C

Remote

D

System

47

The default printer can be changed from the settings submenu of the ______.

A

Start menu

B

Control Panel

C

My Computer

D

Recycle Bin

48

The term for a user easily scripting a sequence of commands to perform a task is associated with which OS type?

A

GUI O.S.

B

Windows

C

Command Line O.S.

D

Solaris

49

Windows XP is based on which technology?

A

DOS Technology

B

9x Technology

C

NT Technology

D

Unix Technology

50

Internet Explorer is described as a ______ that is launched with the Microsoft Windows Operating System.

A

File manager

B

Web browser

C

Text editor

D

System utility