Introduction to Computing MCQs with Answers
Practice important Introduction to Computing MCQs with answers and explanations.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q731: In which operating system are the earliest versions of GUI applications loaded from a command shell?
- A: Microsoft Windows
- B: UNIX
- C: macOS
- D: Linux
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A
Q732: Which software component allows customization of an operating system for specific devices?
- A: Device Driver
- B: File Manager
- C: Memory Manager
- D: Scheduler
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A
Q733: What does the term 'directory path' refer to?
- A: A sequence of directories leading to a specific file or folder
- B: The structure of file permissions
- C: A method of file compression
- D: A type of device driver
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A
Q734: What is the process of starting an operating system called?
- A: Booting
- B: Shutting Down
- C: Resetting
- D: Hibernating
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A
Q735: Where is the operating system initially loaded from during the booting process?
- A: Mass Storage
- B: Main Memory
- C: ROM
- D: Cache Memory
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C
Q736: What type of memory is typically used to store the boot loader?
- A: ROM
- B: RAM
- C: Cache
- D: Hard Drive
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A
Q737: Why does main memory need to be replenished each time the computer is restarted?
- A: Main memory is volatile
- B: Main memory is nonvolatile
- C: Main memory is encrypted
- D: Main memory is read-only
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A
Q738: What is the primary role of the boot loader?
- A: To transfer the operating system to main memory
- B: To manage file storage
- C: To execute user applications
- D: To handle peripheral devices
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A
Q739: What does ROM stand for?
- A: Read-Only Memory
- B: Random-Only Memory
- C: Read-Operational Memory
- D: Random-Operational Memory
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A
Q740: How does modern boot loaders typically load the operating system into main memory?
- A: From flash memory, network, or other storage locations
- B: Directly from ROM only
- C: From a CD-ROM exclusively
- D: By using a USB drive only
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A