Operating System MCQ Test
1
Which of the following is NOT a function of an operating system?
Process management
Memory management
Compilation of code
Device management
2
What is the primary purpose of an operating system?
To provide a user interface
To manage hardware resources
To store files
To run application software
3
In which of the following environments does an operating system NOT provide a user interface?
GUI
Command-line interface
Batch processing
None of the above
4
Which of the following is a common operating system?
Microsoft Word
Apache
Windows
Adobe Photoshop
5
The kernel of an operating system is responsible for:
User interface
System calls
Memory allocation
Application software
6
What type of operating system is designed for real-time processing?
Batch operating system
Network operating system
Real-time operating system
Distributed operating system
7
Which component of an operating system manages CPU, memory, and I/O devices?
Shell
Kernel
API
User interface
8
What does OS stand for?
Operating System
Optical System
Operational Service
Organizational Structure
9
Which type of operating system can run multiple applications simultaneously?
Single-tasking
Multi-tasking
Batch processing
Real-time
10
What is the main advantage of a multi-user operating system?
Increased speed
Resource sharing among multiple users
Better graphics
More complex programming
11
What is the primary role of a device driver?
Manage user applications
Interact with hardware devices
Allocate memory
Schedule tasks
12
Which of the following is an example of application software?
Operating System
Microsoft Word
Device Driver
Compiler
13
What is the main purpose of application software?
To manage hardware
To perform specific tasks for users
To manage system resources
To create system security
14
Which of the following is NOT a type of application software?
Word processor
Database management system
Operating system
Spreadsheet
15
What type of application software is used for managing and analyzing data?
Word processor
Database software
Graphics software
Presentation software
