Operating System

Question 1

What is an operating system (OS)?

Answer 1

An OS is software that manages hardware resources and provides services for application software.

Question 2

Name the most common operating systems.

Answer 2

Windows, macOS, Linux, and Chrome OS.

Question 3

What is the difference between a 32-bit and a 64-bit operating system?

Answer 3

A 64-bit OS can handle more memory (RAM) and process data in larger chunks compared to a 32-bit OS, which is limited to 4GB of RAM.

Question 4

What are system utilities in an operating system?

Answer 4

System utilities are tools built into the OS to manage and maintain the system, such as Disk Cleanup, Task Manager, and Disk Defragmenter.

Question 5

What is the function of the Task Manager in Windows OS?

Answer 5

Task Manager displays the status of running processes, allows users to end tasks, and monitors system performance.

Question 6

What is a system restore point?

Answer 6

A system restore point is a snapshot of the system settings at a particular time, which can be used to revert the system to a previous state.