Operating System: Microsoft Windows

What is an operating system?

• Hardware management system

• Software that manages hardware and software resources

• A type of application software

• A programming language

Which of the following is an example of an operating system?

• Microsoft Word

• Adobe Photoshop

• Microsoft Windows

• Google Chrome

What is the main purpose of an operating system?

• To allow users to install programs

• To manage files and directories

• To manage the computer's hardware resources

• To provide Internet access

Which version of Microsoft Windows introduced the Start Menu?

• Windows 95

• Windows XP

• Windows Vista

• Windows 8

What does the term 'GUI' stand for?

• Graphical User Interface

• General Utility Interface

• Global User Interaction

• General User Interaction

Which of the following is a key feature of Windows operating systems?

• Open-source platform

• Command-line interface only

• Multitasking capabilities

• Linux-based kernel

Which of these is a component of the Windows Taskbar?

• File Explorer

• Recycle Bin

• Start Button

• Task Manager

What is the purpose of the Windows Control Panel?

• To store and manage files

• To allow users to view and change system settings

• To uninstall applications

• To protect the system from viruses

What is the default file management tool in Microsoft Windows?

• Task Manager

• Windows Explorer (File Explorer)

• Command Prompt

• Registry Editor

Which key combination is used to open Task Manager in Windows?

• Ctrl + Alt + Delete

• Ctrl + Shift + Esc

• Alt + Tab

• Windows + R