DOS (Disk Operating System)
Q1. What does DOS stand for?
A1. DOS stands for Disk Operating System.
Q2. Who developed MS-DOS?
A2. Microsoft developed MS-DOS for IBM PCs.
Q3. What type of operating system is DOS?
A3. Single-user, single-tasking, command-line based OS.
Q4. Which file system is used in DOS?
A4. FAT (File Allocation Table).
Q5. Mention some internal DOS commands.
A5. DIR, COPY, DEL, TYPE, CD.
Q6. Mention some external DOS commands.
A6. FORMAT, DISKCOPY, CHKDSK, XCOPY.
Q7. What is the maximum filename length in DOS?
A7. 8 characters for the name + 3 characters for the extension (8.3 format).
Q8. What is the main limitation of DOS?
A8. Cannot perform multitasking, supports only 640 KB conventional memory.
Q9. Which command is used to clear the screen in DOS?
A9. CLS.
Q10. What is [Link] in DOS?
A10. A system file used to configure system settings and device drivers.
🔹 Windows
Q11. Who developed Windows OS?
A11. Microsoft Corporation.
Q12. What type of OS is Windows?
A12. GUI-based, multitasking, multi-user operating system.
Q13. What was the first version of Windows?
A13. Windows 1.0, released in 1985.
Q14. What is the main advantage of Windows over DOS?
A14. Provides Graphical User Interface (GUI), making it user-friendly.
Q15. What is Windows NT?
A15. A 32-bit, high-security OS for servers and workstations.
Q16. What is the function of the Windows Task Manager?
A16. To monitor processes, performance, applications, and services.
Q17. What is the Windows Registry?
A17. A central database of system and application configuration.
Q18. What is the difference between Windows and Windows Server?
A18. Windows → for personal use; Windows Server → for networking, domain management.
Q19. What is a DLL file in Windows?
A19. DLL stands for Dynamic Link Library, containing reusable code for programs.
Q20. What are system restore points in Windows?
A20. Snapshots of system configuration used to recover the system to a previous state.
Q21. What is Windows Explorer?
A21. A file manager application used to browse and manage files/folders.
Q22. What is the difference between Windows 7 and Windows 10?
A22. Windows 10 has Cortana, virtual desktops, improved security, while Windows 7 has the
Aero interface and no virtual desktops.
Q23. What is UAC in Windows?
A23. User Account Control, a security feature to prevent unauthorized changes.
Q24. What is BitLocker in Windows?
A24. A built-in encryption tool that secures drives.
Q25. What is Windows Safe Mode?
A25. A troubleshooting mode that starts Windows with minimal drivers and services.
🔹 Linux
Q26. Who developed Linux?
A26. Linus Torvalds in 1991.
Q27. What type of OS is Linux?
A27. Free, open-source, multitasking, multi-user OS.
Q28. What is a Linux distribution?
A28. A packaged version of Linux kernel with software (e.g., Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian).
Q29. What is the Linux kernel?
A29. The core of the OS, managing hardware and system resources.
Q30. What are some common Linux commands?
A30. ls, pwd, cd, cp, mv, rm, chmod.
Q31. What is the default shell in Linux?
A31. Bash (Bourne Again Shell).
Q32. What is the root user in Linux?
A32. The superuser with full administrative privileges.
Q33. What is the difference between Linux and UNIX?
A33. UNIX is proprietary, while Linux is open-source and free.
Q34. What is the difference between Linux and Windows?
A34. Linux is open-source, secure, customizable; Windows is closed-source, paid, and
user-friendly.
Q35. What is a daemon in Linux?
A35. A background process that runs continuously (e.g., httpd).
Q36. What is a Linux file permission?
A36. Read (r), Write (w), Execute (x) permissions assigned to users, groups, others.
Q37. What is chmod used for in Linux?
A37. To change file permissions.
Q38. What is grep used for in Linux?
A38. To search for patterns in text files.
Q39. What is a Linux package manager?
A39. A tool to install, update, and remove software (e.g., apt, yum).
Q40. What is the difference between Ubuntu and Fedora?
A40. Ubuntu is Debian-based, user-friendly; Fedora is Red Hat-based, cutting-edge.
Q41. What is cron in Linux?
A41. A scheduler to run tasks automatically at specific times.
Q42. What is sudo in Linux?
A42. Command to run tasks with root (admin) privileges.
Q43. What is the Linux file system hierarchy?
A43. A tree-like structure starting with root /, containing /bin, /etc, /home, etc.
Q44. What is the difference between relative and absolute path in Linux?
A44. Absolute → starts from root (/), Relative → depends on current directory.
Q45. What is the default editor in Linux?
A45. vi or nano depending on distribution.
🔹 Mixed / Comparative Questions
Q46. Which is more secure – Windows or Linux?
A46. Linux is generally more secure because of its permission model and open-source nature.
Q47. Which OS is mainly used in servers?
A47. Linux (due to stability and cost-effectiveness).
Q48. Which OS is best for gaming – Windows or Linux?
A48. Windows, because most games are developed for Windows.
Q49. Can Linux run Windows applications?
A49. Yes, using compatibility layers like WINE.
Q50. Which OS is more user-friendly – Windows or Linux?
A50. Windows is more user-friendly for beginners, while Linux is preferred by developers and
advanced users.
