Operating System Basics Class 6 MCQs
Operating System Basics – Class 6 MCQs
Class: 6 |
Subject: Computer Science |
Section: Computer Software |
Topic: Operating System Basics
Presented systematically as per CBSE Board Examination pattern and strictly based on the NCERT syllabus.
Presented systematically as per CBSE Board Examination pattern and strictly based on the NCERT syllabus.
1. What is an Operating System?
Answer: C
An Operating System (OS) is system software that controls all hardware and software operations and acts as an interface between user and computer.
An Operating System (OS) is system software that controls all hardware and software operations and acts as an interface between user and computer.
2. Which of the following is an Operating System?
Answer: B
Windows is an operating system that manages files, memory, devices, and applications.
Windows is an operating system that manages files, memory, devices, and applications.
3. The operating system helps the user to:
Answer: B
OS provides an interface so users can communicate with the computer easily.
OS provides an interface so users can communicate with the computer easily.
4. Which OS is commonly used in schools?
Answer: A
Windows is user-friendly and widely used in educational institutions.
Windows is user-friendly and widely used in educational institutions.
5. The OS manages:
Answer: D
It controls files, hardware devices, storage, and memory simultaneously.
It controls files, hardware devices, storage, and memory simultaneously.
6. Example of Mobile Operating System:
Answer: A
Android is designed specifically for smartphones and tablets.
Android is designed specifically for smartphones and tablets.
7. Full form of OS:
Answer: B
OS stands for Operating System.
OS stands for Operating System.
8. Which OS was used earlier with command typing?
Answer: B
DOS is a command-line operating system where users typed commands.
DOS is a command-line operating system where users typed commands.
9. GUI stands for:
Answer: B
GUI allows users to interact using icons, windows, and menus.
GUI allows users to interact using icons, windows, and menus.
10. Which OS uses icons and mouse?
Answer: A
GUI systems like Windows allow visual interaction.
GUI systems like Windows allow visual interaction.
11. OS controls computer:
Answer: A
It automatically manages system operations.
It automatically manages system operations.
12. Linux is a:
Answer: B
Linux is an open-source operating system.
Linux is an open-source operating system.
13. OS helps in running:
Answer: D
Without OS, applications cannot run.
Without OS, applications cannot run.
14. iOS is used in:
Answer: A
iOS powers iPhones and iPads.
iOS powers iPhones and iPads.
15. OS manages computer:
Answer: A
Resources include CPU, memory, storage, and devices.
Resources include CPU, memory, storage, and devices.
16. Booting means:
Answer: B
Booting loads the operating system into memory.
Booting loads the operating system into memory.
17. Restarting computer is called:
Answer: A
Rebooting means starting again.
Rebooting means starting again.
18. Example of Desktop OS:
Answer: A
Windows is designed for desktop/laptop computers.
Windows is designed for desktop/laptop computers.
19. OS acts as:
Answer: A
It translates user commands into machine operations.
It translates user commands into machine operations.
20. Without OS, computer will:
Answer: B
OS is essential for running any program or device.
OS is essential for running any program or device.
