Operating Systems and Their History

Who is credited with creating the first operating system?

• Bill Gates

• Linus Torvalds

• Steve Jobs

• Dr. Gary Kildall

What was the main reason IBM had to develop a personal computer?

• To compete with Microsoft

• To regain market share from Apple

• To introduce a new operating system

• To develop new hardware technology

How did Microsoft initially enter the operating system market?

• By developing Windows from scratch

• By creating a new programming language

• By partnering with Apple

• By acquiring QDOS and transforming it into PC DOS

What was the original source of the first graphical user interface?

• Apple

• IBM

• Microsoft

• Xerox PARC

What was the name of the project that led to the first commercial version of the GUI at Apple?

• Lisa

• Macintosh

• iMac

• Newton

Which operating system is known for its long-lasting presence despite attempts to phase it out?

• Windows 8

• Windows 7

• Windows XP

• Windows Vista

What does the 'X' in Mac OS X stand for?

• Extra

• Xtreme

• Ten

• Xenon

Which of the following is an open-source operating system?

• iOS

• Windows

• Mac OS

• Linux

Which mobile operating system is based on Linux?

• iOS

• Android

• Blackberry OS

• Windows Phone

What is a common way to try Linux without installing it on your computer?

• Installing it on a hard drive

• Downloading it from the internet

• Running it from a CD or USB drive

• Using a virtual machine