System Programming MCQs with Answers
Practice important System Programming MCQs with answers and explanations.
Chapter: 1
Q21:
Sequential and Random modes are used to access _______.
A. Videos
B. Files
C. Applications
D. Scripts
Correct Answer:
B
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Q22:
Windows OS prevents illegal access to resources using its _______ mechanism.
A. Restart
B. Timer
C. Security
D. Compiling
Correct Answer:
C
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Q23:
Resources like processes or devices are identified using _______.
A. Colors
B. Keyboard inputs
C. Unique names
D. Numbers
Correct Answer:
C
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Q24:
The Windows OS was mainly developed for which device category?
A. Kitchen appliances
B. Mainframe computers
C. Personal Computers
D. Smart watches
Correct Answer:
C
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Q25:
The data transfer between primary and secondary memory is handled by _______.
A. Applications
B. File Explorer
C. Operating System
D. Antivirus
Correct Answer:
C
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Q26:
A user cannot access other users' data unless they have _______.
A. Password
B. Admin support
C. Privileges
D. Backup rights
Correct Answer:
C
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Q27:
Memory Management in Windows includes managing _______.
A. Network connections
B. Hard disks only
C. Primary and secondary memory
D. Browsers
Correct Answer:
C
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Q28:
The OS uses _______ to support multitasking and asynchronous execution.
A. Remote desktops
B. Threads and priorities
C. Admin accounts
D. Sound cards
Correct Answer:
B
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Q29:
Large files in Windows OS can have names up to _______ characters.
A. 64
B. 128
C. 255
D. 1024
Correct Answer:
C
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Q30:
Windows OS security prevents _______ access.
A. Authorized
B. Legal
C. Privileged
D. Illegal and accidental
Correct Answer:
D
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Q31:
The concept of treating resources as objects helps in _______ them.
A. Deleting
B. Locating and accessing
C. Designing
D. Encrypting
Correct Answer:
B
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Q32:
Resources can be accessed in Windows if their _______ is known.
A. Process ID
B. Name
C. Location
D. Thread
Correct Answer:
B
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Q33:
System software includes Operating Systems, while _______ includes MS Office.
A. Device Drivers
B. Utilities
C. Application Software
D. Hardware Drivers
Correct Answer:
C
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Q34:
Virtual memory helps the OS to accommodate _______.
A. Multiple users
B. Multiple windows
C. Large processes in small space
D. Only small files
Correct Answer:
C
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Q35:
Windows OS constructs help manage communication and _______ between processes.
A. Printing
B. Resizing
C. Synchronization
D. Shutdowns
Correct Answer:
C
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Q36:
Windows OS protects system resources from accidental access using _______.
A. Encryption
B. Privileges only
C. Backups
D. Strong security mechanism
Correct Answer:
D
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Q37:
Windows OS supports file access using a large number of _______.
A. GUI elements
B. APIs
C. Drivers
D. Modules
Correct Answer:
B
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Q38:
Windows Operating System is developed by _______.
A. IBM
B. Microsoft
C. Apple
D. Red Hat
Correct Answer:
B
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Q39:
System software manages hardware and system _______.
A. Applications
B. Interfaces
C. Resources
D. Drivers
Correct Answer:
C
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Q40:
Application software is designed for _______ tasks.
A. Entertainment
B. System-level
C. Specific
D. User-focused
Correct Answer:
D