Operating Systems Definitions and Examples MCQs
1. Solved MCQs : Which of the following is not an operating system?
(A). Oracle
(B). Linux
(C). DOS
(D). Windows 8 and Windows 10
Correct Answer: Oracle
Explanation:
Oracle software, is the DBMS (database management systems) and oracle is used to create, maintain and manage the databases.
2. Top 10 Best Operating Systems according to their usage in the Market
- MS-Windows
- Ubuntu
- Mac OS
- Chrome OS
- Solaris
- Free BSD
- Deepin
- CentOS
- Fedora
- Debian
Difference between some famous Operating Systems
| OS famous with the name of | Architecture support | Default Target System | Security Threat | Ideal usage in the following areas |
| Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, | 32 BIT, 64 bit, | PC, Workstation | Huge | For Browsing, Apps, Gaming, |
| Mac OS | Power PC
68k, |
PC, Workstation | Minor | For Apple Exclusive Apps |
| Ubuntu | 32 BIT, 64 bit, Power PC, |
Desktop/server | Minor | For APPS , Open Source Downloading |
| Fedora | 32 BIT, 64 bit, SPARC, Alpha, Power PC, |
Desktop/server | Minor | Corporate Use, For programmers |
| FreeBSD | 32 BIT, 64 bit, SPARC, PC 98, etc |
Server, Workstation, NAS, embedded | Minor | For computer Networking |
List of some famous Application software (Don’t be confused with operating system)
Mostly in MCQs options, some applications software confuse you to select the correct answer. Here, i am sharing you with some of the most commonly used application software.
Photo mixing software: Example is adobe Photoshop: adobe Photoshop is not an operating system.
Drawing software: Example is Corel Draw: Corel Draw is not an operating system.
Engineering software: Example is Autocad: Autocad is not an operating system.
Presentation software: Example is Microsoft power point: Microsoft power point is not an operating system.
Mathematical software:
Example is Microsoft Excel: Microsoft power point is not an operating system.Video editing software: Example is Filmora, Adobe Premiere and ulead video editor: Filmora, Adobe Premiere and ulead video editor are not an operating system.
Gaming software: Example is PUBG: PUBG is not an operating system.
Calling software: Example is skype: Skype is not an operating system.
Android apps: Example is Whatsapp: Whatsapp is not an operating system.
Matching column for Application Software and System software
| Software | System software or Application Software ? |
| Ubuntu | System software |
| Autocad | Application Software |
| Windows 7 | System software |
| Microsoft access | Application Software |
| adobe photoshop | Application Software |
| Fedora | System software |
| Application Software | |
| Zoom | Application Software |
| Microsoft word | Application Software |
| skype | Application Software |
| Filmora | Application Software |
| Microsoft Powerpoint | Application Software |
| FreeBSD | System software |
| PUBG | Application Software |
| ulead video editor | Application Software |
Difference between application and system software
MCQs 2: Which one of the following is an operating system?
(A). Autocad
(B). Microsoft access
(C). Video mixing software
(D). Windows 7
Correct Answer: Windows 7
MCQs 3: Which one of the following statement is correct about operating systems in mobile phones?
(A). Mobile phones have operating systems
(B). Mobile phones does not have operating systems
(C). Application software in Mobile phones works like operating systems
(D). Mobile phone have firmware and its an operating system for mobile phones
Correct Answer: Mobile phones have operating systems
MCQs 4: Play store in android phones works like _________?
(A). Operating systems
(B). Application software
(C). Both a and b
(D). None of these
Correct Answer: Operating systems
Topic Covered: Which of the following is not an operating system?
Operating Systems Important MCQs with Explanation
- Which of the following is not an operating system?
- Which of the following is a Distributed Operating system?
- Which of the following is a real-time operating system?
- Which of the following is a Network Operating system?