Operating System - Study Mode

[#236] Which of the following is not a system tool?
Correct Answer

(D) Doskey

Explanation

Solution: Doskey is a command-line utility primarily used for creating macros and recalling previously typed commands in the MS-DOS and Windows command prompt environments. It enhances the command-line interface by providing history and macro functionality. Scandisk is a system tool used to check the integrity of hard drives and fix errors found. Drive space (or Disk Cleanup) is a utility that helps users free up disk space by deleting unnecessary files like temporary files and system caches. Disk defragmenter is a tool that reorganizes fragmented data on hard drives to improve system performance by reducing the time it takes to read and write files. In summary, while Scandisk, Drive space, and Disk defragmenter are system tools aimed at maintaining disk health and optimizing performance, Doskey is primarily a command-line utility for command history and macro management, making Option D the correct answer.

[#237] Which of the following statement about directories is false?
Correct Answer

(C) Directories cannot be renamed

Explanation

Solution: Renaming directories is one of the most basic operations you often need to perform on a Linux system. You can rename directories from the GUI file manager with a couple of clicks or using the command-line terminal.

[#238] The program that is responsible for loading the operating system into RAM is called
Correct Answer

(B) Bootstrap program

Explanation

Solution: A bootstrap is the program that initializes the operating system (OS) during startup. The term bootstrap or bootstrapping originated in the early 1950s. It referred to a bootstrap load button that was used to initiate a hardwired bootstrap program, or smaller program that executed a larger program such as the OS.

[#239] Copying a process from memory to disk to allow space for other processes is Called
Correct Answer

(A) Swapping

Explanation

Solution: Copying a process from memory to disk to allow space for other processes is called Swapping

[#240] Any files deleted in Windows goes into
Correct Answer

(B) Recycle bin

Explanation

Solution: When you delete a file from your computer, it moves to the Windows Recycle Bin. You empty the Recycle Bin and the file is permanently erased from the hard drive. Instead, the space on the disk that was occupied by the deleted data is "deal located".