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Windows Quiz

Test your familiarity with Microsoft Windows and the features people use every day.

25 Questions
30 min Duration
40% To pass
1.00 Marks / correct

Instructions

  • This quiz has 25 questions.
  • Questions are picked at random from a bank of 50, so each attempt is different.
  • You have 30 minutes. The quiz submits automatically when time runs out.
  • You need 40% to pass.
  • There is no negative marking.
  • You can mark questions for review and return to them before submitting.
  • Correct answers and explanations are shown after you submit.

Sample Questions & Answers

A preview of 12 questions from this quiz, each with the correct answer and a written explanation. Attempt the full, timed quiz to be scored and earn XP.

  1. Question 1

    In Operating Systems, which option best describes Kernel?

    • A program that is currently executing
    • A scheduling method that gives processes time slices in rotation
    • The core part of an operating system Correct answer
    • A status such as ready, running, waiting, or terminated
    Explanation: Kernel is correctly described by: The core part of an operating system.
  2. Question 2

    In Operating Systems, which option best describes Process?

    • A unit of execution within a process
    • A program that is currently executing Correct answer
    • Scheduling in which the OS can interrupt a running process
    • A controlled interface through which a program requests OS services
    Explanation: Process is correctly described by: A program that is currently executing.
  3. Question 3

    In Operating Systems, which option best describes Thread?

    • A unit of execution within a process Correct answer
    • An operating-system component that selects work for CPU execution
    • Saving one execution context and loading another
    • A method for organizing and managing files on storage
    Explanation: Thread is correctly described by: A unit of execution within a process.
  4. Question 4

    In Operating Systems, which option best describes Scheduler?

    • A scheduling method that gives processes time slices in rotation
    • A status such as ready, running, waiting, or terminated
    • A structure used to organize file entries
    • An operating-system component that selects work for CPU execution Correct answer
    Explanation: Scheduler is correctly described by: An operating-system component that selects work for CPU execution.
  5. Question 5

    In Operating Systems, which option best describes Round-robin scheduling?

    • Scheduling in which the OS can interrupt a running process
    • A controlled interface through which a program requests OS services
    • A scheduling method that gives processes time slices in rotation Correct answer
    • A handle identifying an open file or I/O resource
    Explanation: Round-robin scheduling is correctly described by: A scheduling method that gives processes time slices in rotation.
  6. Question 6

    In Operating Systems, which option best describes Preemptive scheduling?

    • Saving one execution context and loading another
    • Scheduling in which the OS can interrupt a running process Correct answer
    • A method for organizing and managing files on storage
    • An OS mechanism that uses storage to extend apparent memory
    Explanation: Preemptive scheduling is correctly described by: Scheduling in which the OS can interrupt a running process.
  7. Question 7

    In Operating Systems, which option best describes Context switch?

    • Saving one execution context and loading another Correct answer
    • A status such as ready, running, waiting, or terminated
    • A structure used to organize file entries
    • Dividing virtual memory into fixed-size pages
    Explanation: Context switch is correctly described by: Saving one execution context and loading another.
  8. Question 8

    In Operating Systems, which option best describes Process state?

    • A controlled interface through which a program requests OS services
    • A handle identifying an open file or I/O resource
    • Choosing which memory page to remove when a new page must be loaded
    • A status such as ready, running, waiting, or terminated Correct answer
    Explanation: Process state is correctly described by: A status such as ready, running, waiting, or terminated.
  9. Question 9

    In Operating Systems, which option best describes System call?

    • A method for organizing and managing files on storage
    • An OS mechanism that uses storage to extend apparent memory
    • A controlled interface through which a program requests OS services Correct answer
    • A state in which processes wait indefinitely for resources
    Explanation: System call is correctly described by: A controlled interface through which a program requests OS services.
  10. Question 10

    In Operating Systems, which option best describes File system?

    • A structure used to organize file entries
    • A method for organizing and managing files on storage Correct answer
    • Dividing virtual memory into fixed-size pages
    • A condition where a process waits excessively because others keep receiving resources
    Explanation: File system is correctly described by: A method for organizing and managing files on storage.
  11. Question 11

    In Operating Systems, which option best describes Directory?

    • A structure used to organize file entries Correct answer
    • A handle identifying an open file or I/O resource
    • Choosing which memory page to remove when a new page must be loaded
    • A synchronization mechanism for controlling access to shared resources
    Explanation: Directory is correctly described by: A structure used to organize file entries.
  12. Question 12

    In Operating Systems, which option best describes File descriptor?

    • An OS mechanism that uses storage to extend apparent memory
    • A state in which processes wait indefinitely for resources
    • A mutual-exclusion lock used to protect a shared resource
    • A handle identifying an open file or I/O resource Correct answer
    Explanation: File descriptor is correctly described by: A handle identifying an open file or I/O resource.

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