1. A computer system has two main components: hardware and software.

2. Hardware refers to the physical parts of a computer that we can see and touch.
3. Software refers to the instructions that tell the hardware what to do.
4. Software is classified into two types: system software and application software.
5. System software instructs a program that interacts with the hardware.
6. Application software is a set of programs used to perform specific tasks like creating a
document, presentation, or a database.
7. An operating system acts as a platform for the hardware and the application
software.
8. Every computer must have an operating system to run other programs.
9. The operating system works as a bridge between the user and the hardware.
10. One of the functions of the operating system is device management, which allocates
and deallocates input and output devices.
11. The system software provides instructions to the hardware and acts as an interface
between the user and the hardware.
12. Application software is used to perform specific tasks like document creation,
presentations, or database management.
13. The operating system coordinates the activities of a computer and allows sharing of
resources.
14. An operating system helps in managing input devices such as the mouse and
keyboard.
15. Functions of the operating system include program execution, memory
management, and file management.
16. An operating system helps to allocate storage space for files on secondary storage
devices.
17. File management in the operating system helps in keeping track of every file on the
disk.
18. The operating system is also responsible for process management, which dictates the
speed of the operations.
19. DOS, UNIX, and LINUX are examples of operating systems.
20. The operating system also manages central processors, memory, and I/O devices.
21. A user interface is a platform where two systems interact with each other.
22. MS-DOS is an example of a single-user operating system.
23. The multi-user operating system allows multiple users to communicate with each
other and access the same data.
24. RTOS (Real-Time Operating System) is an example of a real-time operating system
used for controlling machines like guided missiles.
25. The first version of Microsoft's operating system, MS-DOS, was launched in August
1981.
26. The two main types of user interfaces are GUI (Graphical User Interface) and CUI
(Character User Interface).
27. MS-DOS is an example of a CUI (Character User Interface) based operating system.
28. Linux is a free and open-source operating system based on UNIX.
1. What are the two main components of a computer system?
A) Hardware and Peripherals B) Hardware and Software
C) Software and Applications D) Input and Output Devices
2. Which of the following is a function of system software?
A) Managing spreadsheets B) Editing documents
C) Controlling data D) Sending emails
3. Which of these is an example of application software?
A) Operating System B) Device Driver
C) Microsoft Word D) Language Processor
4. What is the primary role of an operating system?
A) To manage internet connectivity
B) To act as an interface between hardware and the user
C) To control input and output devices directly
D) To edit and organize files
5. Which of the following is not an operating system?
A) UNIX B) LINUX
C) Windows D) Microsoft Excel
6. The operating system provides a variety of services through ____.
A) Hardware tools B) Application software
C) System calls D) User interface
7. The function of ____ management helps to organize data in files and folders.
A) Memory B) File
C) Device D) Process
8. The operating system's role in ____ management ensures the efficient functioning of all the devices
connected to the computer.
A) Memory B) File
C) Device D) Input
9. Which of the following is NOT a function of the operating system?
A) Program execution B) File management
C) Controlling application software D) Managing the central processor
10. What does the operating system use to interact with external devices like the mouse and keyboard?
A) Device drivers B) Language processors
C) Utility software D) Application software
11. Which system software allows programs to interact with hardware?
A) Language processor B) Operating system
C) Device driver D) Utility software
12. An example of system software is:
A) Microsoft Excel B) Printer driver
C) PowerPoint D) Adobe Photoshop
13. The operating system's file management feature helps in:
A) Allocating memory to programs
B) Organizing files on the secondary storage device
C) Executing commands
D) Providing antivirus protection
14. The operating system uses ____ to control and manage all the files stored in the computer.
A) Memory management B) File management
C) Resource allocation D) Output management
15. What does the memory management function of the operating system do?
A) Monitors power usage
B) Controls access to external devices
C) Allocates memory space and tracks the location of data
D) Enables document printing
16. What does the operating system use to allocate resources like input/output devices and memory space?
A) Resource Allocator Deallocator B) Application software
C) Antivirus software D) Language processors
17. Which of the following is a task performed by the system software?
A) Generating output reports B) Reading and translating data
C) Document editing D) Web browsing
18. The system software acts as a bridge between:
A) User and application B) Hardware and software
C) Hardware and the user D) Software and the internet
19. Which of the following is necessary to run other programs in a computer?
A) Antivirus B) Operating system
C) Utility software D) Language processor
20. Which of the following is an example of a single-user operating system?
a) LINUX b) MS-DOS
c) UNIX d) Windows 7
21. Which operating system is designed to control machines that require tasks to be done in a specific time?
a) Multi-user operating system b) Distributed operating system
c) Real-time operating system d) Mobile operating system
22. What is the key feature of a multiprocessor operating system?
a) Single-tasking b) Running multiple processes simultaneously
c) Interaction with a graphical user interface d) Support for mobile devices
23. Which of the following is a GUI-based operating system?
a) MS-DOS b) UNIX
c) Windows 10 d) LINUX (CUI)
24. Which operating system was developed by Sun Microsystems in 1992?
a) Windows b) Solaris
c) UNIX d) MS-DOS
6. ____ is a mobile operating system.
a) LINUX b) Solaris
c) Android d) UNIX