Operating System Basics Questions and Answers

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Operating System Basics questions with answers are among the most commonly asked in technical interviews and exams. This section covers core OS concepts like process management, memory allocation, file systems, and scheduling algorithms. Practicing programming questions and answers on operating systems helps strengthen your conceptual clarity and practical understanding of computer architecture. Frequently featured in GATE, TCS, Infosys, and Wipro placements, these MCQs provide a balanced mix of theoretical and applied knowledge. Clear explanations make this section an ideal resource for anyone preparing for system-related roles or competitive exams.

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271. In Windows operating system it sits at the bottom of windows desktop screen. it shows yu which programs are running and allows you to switch between them. it also contains the Start button which one can use to access programs, folders, and computer settings.

  • Sidebar
  • Icons
  • Taskbar
  • None of these
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272. In Windows operating system these are small pictures that represent files, folders, programs, and other items. Each one is used to make the computer do something.

  • Sidebar
  • Icons
  • Taskbar
  • None of these
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273. In Wndows opeating system it is the long horizontal bar at the bottom of a screen. Unlike the desktop, which can get obscured by the windows on top of it, it is visible almost all the time

  • Sidebar
  • Icons
  • Taskbar
  • None of these
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274. In Windows operating system it is a very important part of windows, clicking on it opens up what i called the start menu

  • Start button
  • Sidebar
  • icons
  • None of these
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275. In Windows operating system when you delete a file or folder, it doesn't actually get deleted right away, it goes to the _____.

  • Recycle Bin
  • Dust Bin
  • Cycle Bin
  • None of these
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276. In Windows operating system the clock in window xp sits on the ___________ and displays the system time.

  • Taskbar
  • Start menu
  • Desktop
  • None of these
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277. Word processors that is the part  of windows operating system

  • Wordpad
  • Notepad
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • jasc Paint shop
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278. Microsoft Windows provides a graphcs application named

  • Paint
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Jasc Paint Shot (D)
  • None of these
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279. Text Editor that is the part of windows operating system

  • Wordpad
  • Notepad
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • jasc Paint Shop
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280. It is a visual aspect that indicates that a control is ready to receive input from yu in windows operating system

  • Control's Focus
  • Dialog Boxes
  • Command Buttons
  • Text Boxes
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