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Basic Computer Questions

The document contains 40 multiple choice questions about computers and technology. Each question is followed by an answer and a brief explanation of the answer. The questions cover a range of topics including components of computers like CPU, RAM and storage devices; operating systems; programming languages; pioneers in computer science; and other foundational computer concepts.
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Basic Computer Questions

The document contains 40 multiple choice questions about computers and technology. Each question is followed by an answer and a brief explanation of the answer. The questions cover a range of topics including components of computers like CPU, RAM and storage devices; operating systems; programming languages; pioneers in computer science; and other foundational computer concepts.
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 1. WWW stands for ?

1. World Whole Web


2. Wide World Web
3. Web World Wide
4. World Wide Web

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option D

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 2. Which of the following are components of Central Processing Unit (CPU) ?

1. Arithmetic logic unit, Mouse


2. Arithmetic logic unit, Control unit
3. Arithmetic logic unit, Integrated Circuits
4. Control Unit, Monitor

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option B

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 3. Which among following first generation of computers had ?

1. Vaccum Tubes and Magnetic Drum


2. Integrated Circuits
3. Magnetic Tape and Transistors
4. All of above

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option A

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 4. Where is RAM located ?

1. Expansion Board
2. External Drive
3. Mother Board
4. All of above

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option C

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 5. If a computer has more than one processor then it is known as ?

1. Uniprocess
2. Multiprocessor
3. Multithreaded
4. Multiprogramming

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option B

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 6. If a computer provides database services to other, then it will be known as ?

1. Web server
2. Application server
3. Database server
4. FTP server

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option C

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 7. Full form of URL is ?

1. Uniform Resource Locator


2. Uniform Resource Link
3. Uniform Registered Link
4. Unified Resource Link

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Very basic and important question, found in many exams.

 8. In which of the following form, data is stored in computer ?

1. Decimal
2. Binary
3. HexaDecimal
4. Octal

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Data in computer is always stored and send in binary form, Binary form means all data is in the
form of 1's and 0's.

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 9. Technology used to provide internet by transmitting data over wires of telephone


network is ?

1. Transmitter
2. Diodes
3. HHL
4. DSL

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option D

Explanation:
DSL means Digital Subscriber Line.

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 10. Which level language is Assembly Language ?

1. high-level programming language


2. medium-level programming language
3. low-level programming language
4. machine language

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option C

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 11. Documents, Movies, Images and Photographs etc are stored at a ?

1. Application Sever
2. Web Sever
3. Print Server
4. File Server

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option D

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 12. Which of following is used in RAM ?

1. Conductor
2. Semi Conductor
3. Vaccum Tubes
4. Transistor

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option B
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 13. What is full form of GUI in terms of computers ?

1. Graphical user Instrument


2. Graphical unified Interface
3. Graphical unified Instrument
4. Graphical user Interface

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option D

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 14. What is full form of ALU ?

1. Arithmetic logic unit


2. Allowed logic unit
3. Ascii logic unit
4. Arithmetic least unit

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

 15. Who was the Founder of Bluetooth ?

1. Ericson
2. Martin Cooper
3. Steve Jobs
4. Apple

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option A

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 16. Who was the father of Internet ?

1. Chares Babbage
2. Vint Cerf
3. Denis Riche
4. Martin Cooper

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option B

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 17. Verification is process of ?

1. Access
2. Login
3. Logout
4. Authentication

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option D

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 18. What is LINUX ?

1. Malware
2. Operating System
3. Application Program
4. Firmware

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option B

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 19. What is the name of first super computer of India ?

1. Saga 220
2. PARAM 8000
3. ENIAC
4. PARAM 6000

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option B

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 20. Which is most common language used in web designing ?

1. C
2. C++
3. PHP
4. HTML

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

HTML - Hypertext Markup Language

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 21. Who is also known as Father of Computer ?

1. Vint Cerf
2. Tim Berner Lee
3. Charles Babbage
4. Steve Jobs

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option C
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 22. Which among following is commonly used language in Android applications ?

1. C
2. Php
3. C++
4. Java

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option D

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 23. Where are saved files stored in computer ?

1. RAM
2. Hard disk
3. Cache
4. Any of above

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option B

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 24. Which among following is odd ?

1. CD/DVD
2. Floopy Disks
3. SD Disk
4. BIOS

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option D

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 25. Which operations are performed by RAM ?

1. Read
2. Write
3. Read and Write
4. Depends on computer

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option C

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 26. Which among following is secondary storage device ?

1. Hard Disk
2. RAM
3. Diode
4. Semi Conductor

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option A

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 27. USB is which type of storage device ?

1. Primay
2. Secondary
3. Tertiary
4. None of above

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option C

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 28. Which program is run by BIOS to check hardware components are working
properly while computer is turned ON ?

1. DMOS
2. POST
3. CMOS
4. RIP

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Full form of POST is Power On Self Test.

 29. ROM is non volatile.

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

ROM is non volatile means data will not be erased when computer is turned off.

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 30. Random Access Memory (RAM) is which storage of device ?

1. Primay
2. Secondary
3. Teriary
4. Off line

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option A
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 31. Random Access Memory (RAM) is non volatile in nature.

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Random Access Memory (RAM) is volatile in nature.

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 32. What is full form CMOS ?

1. Content Metal Oxide Semiconductor


2. Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor
3. Complementary Metal Oxygen Semiconductor
4. Complementary Metal Oscilator Semiconductor

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option B

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 33. Second generation of computers consist of which of following ?

1. Vaccum Tubes
2. Diodes
3. VLSI Microprocessor
4. Transistors

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option D
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 34. MPG is an file extension of which type of files ?

1. Audio
2. Image
3. Video
4. Flash

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option C

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 35. What is full form of SMPS ?

1. Switch Mode Power Supply


2. Simple Mode Power Supply
3. Storage Mode Power Supply
4. Storage Mode Power Shortage

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option A

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 36. Which component of computer is also considered as it Heart ?

1. Monitor
2. Keyboard
3. Scanner
4. Microprocessor

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option D

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 37. What is used to make computer chips ?

1. Copper
2. Steel
3. Silicon
4. Iron

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option C

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 38. Where BIOS is stored ?

1. Hard Disk
2. RAM
3. Flash Memory Chip
4. Any of above

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

BIOS is stored in Flash Memory Chip, which is located on the motherboard.

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 39. What is full form of EXIF ?

1. Exchangeable Image Fine Finish


2. Exchangeable Image File Format
3. Executable Image File Format
4. Executable Image File Finish

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option B
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 40. BIOS is used for ?

1. Updating system information on network


2. Loading operating system
3. It helps in routing
4. It take inputs from keywords and other devices

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option B

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 41. 1 Mega Byte is equal to

1. 1024 Bytes
2. 1024 Kilo Bytes
3. 1024 Giga Bits
4. 1024 Bits

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option B

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 42. An electronic path, that sends signals from one part of computer to another is ?

1. Logic Gate
2. Modem
3. Bus
4. Serial Port

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option C
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 43. Which is odd one ?

1. Inkjet Printers
2. CRT
3. Laser Printers
4. Dot Matrix Printers

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option B

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 44. Which device among following is used for sending digital data over a phone line ?

1. USB
2. Scanner
3. Printer
4. Modem

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option D

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 45. IP address version 4 is in which format ?

1. 4 bit
2. 8 bit
3. 16 bit
4. 32 bit

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option D

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 46. In banking, railways etc which computers are used ?

1. Mini Computers
2. Micro Computers
3. Main Frames
4. Super Computers

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option C

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 47. Which type of software is an operating system ?

1. Utility Software
2. System Software
3. Application Software
4. Firmware Software

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option B

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 48. Which type of switching is used in Internet ?

1. Packet
2. Telephone
3. Circuit
4. Telex

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option A

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 49. Microsoft office is type of ?

1. System software
2. Application software
3. Utility Software
4. Firmware

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option B

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 50. Intersection of columns and rows is called a ?

1. Data
2. Table
3. Cell
4. Schema

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option C

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 51. A wireless technology built in electronic gadgets used for exchanging data over short
distances is ?

1. Bluetooth
2. Wifi
3. Modem
4. USB

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option A

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 52. ARP stands for ?

1. Address Reverse Protocol


2. Address Resolution Protocol
3. Address Repersentative Protocol
4. Address Recording Protocol

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option B

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 53. Which is responsible for communication between Memory and ALU ?

1. Keyboard
2. RAM
3. Control nit
4. USB

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option C

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 54. Who is also known as father of Jquery ?

1. Vint cerf
2. John Resig
3. Larry Page
4. Chales Babbage

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option B

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 55. If CPU executes multiple programs simultaneously, it will be known as ?

1. Multiprocessing
2. Multitasking
3. Timesharing
4. Multiprogramming

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option B

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 56. Who invented C++ ?

1. Steve Jobs
2. James Gosling
3. Bjarne Stroustrup
4. Dennis Ritchie

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option C

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 57. One byte is equal to how many bits ?

1. 4 bits
2. 8 bits
3. 12 bits
4. 16 bits

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option B

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 58. What is the meaning of OSI, in terms of computers ?

1. Open Software Intrerelation


2. Open System Intrerelation
3. Open Software Interconnection
4. Open System Interconnection

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option D

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 59. One nibble is equal to how many bits ?

1. 4 bits
2. 8 bits
3. 12 bits
4. 16 bits

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option A

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 60. ULSI microprocessor is used in which generation of computers ?

1. Second generation
2. Third generation
3. Fourth generation
4. Fifth generation

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option D

Explanation:
full-form of ULSI is Ultra Large Scale Integration.

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 61. Who invented keyboard ?

1. James Gosling
2. Steve Jobs
3. Martin cooper
4. Christoper Latham Sholes

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option D

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 62. What is meaning of EEPROM ?

1. Electronically Erasable Programmable Read only Memory


2. Electrically Erasable Programmable Read only Memory
3. Electronically Erasable Programmable Reach only Memory
4. Electrically Erasable Pratical Reach only Memory

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option B

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 63. What is meaning of OMR ?

1. Optical Mark Reader


2. Optical Message Reader
3. Optical Message Render
4. Optical Mark Render

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option A
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 64. What can be considered as basic building blocks of a digital circuit ?

1. Logic Gate
2. Diode
3. Semi Conductor
4. CMOS

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option A

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 65. Which function key is used to check spellings ?

1. F2
2. F5
3. F7
4. F11

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option C

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 66. Which type of storage device is a BIOS ?

1. Primary
2. Secondary
3. Tertiary
4. Not a storage device

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option A
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 67. Which is a application software among following ?

1. Assembler
2. Complier
3. Operating System
4. Microsoft office

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option D

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 68. In computer what converts AC to DC ?

1. POST
2. Adapter
3. RAM
4. SMPS

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option D

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 69. Which among following is responsible for specifying address of a memory location ?

1. RAM
2. Address Bus
3. Control Bus
4. Hard Disk

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option B
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 70. Which among following is responsible for finding and loading operating system into
RAM ?

1. Bootstrap Loader
2. CMOS
3. BIOS
4. DMOS

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option A

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 71. By pressing which key we can move to beginning of a page ?

1. Window Key
2. Shift Key
3. Tab Key
4. Home Key

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option D

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 72. What is full form of RAM ?

1. Read Access Memory


2. Read Alternative Memory
3. Random Access Memory
4. Random Alternative Memory

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option C

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 73. What is full form of TIFF ?

1. The Image File Format


2. Tagged Image File Format
3. Tagged Image File Front
4. The Image Fax Format

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option B

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 74. Computer resolution measures ?

1. Size of screen
2. Shape of screen
3. Number of pixels
4. Number of colours it support

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option C

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 75. Which are the main parts of central processing unit ?

1. Control unit and Arithmetic Logic Unit


2. SMTP and BIOS
3. USB ports
4. None of above

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option A

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 76. From which year 5th generation of computers is considered ?

1. 1970
2. 1980
3. 1990
4. 2000

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option B

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 77. What is full form of CAM ?

1. Computer Aided Manufacturing


2. Computer And Manufacturing
3. Computer Aided Manifesto
4. Computer And Manifesto

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option A

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 85. Who invented Java ?

1. Deniss Ritche
2. James Gosling
3. Bajarnae
4. Linus Torvalds

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option B

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 86. Who is known as father of Artificial Intelligence ?

1. John McCarthy
2. Vint Cerf
3. Dennis Ritchie
4. James Gosling

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option A

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 87. What is full form of HTTP ?

1. Hyper Transfer Text Protocol


2. Hyper Text Transfer Protocol
3. Hexagonal Text Transfer Protocol
4. Hexagonal Text Transfer Prototype

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option B

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 88. Which among following is an image name extension ?

1. gif
2. docx
3. ppt
4. lib

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option A

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 89. An Assembler is used to translate a program written in ?

1. Low-Level Language
2. Machine Language
3. Assembly Language
4. High-Level language

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

 78. Which term is related to database ?

1. PHP
2. Java
3. Oracle
4. Assembly

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option C

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 79. Which among following is engine of computer ?

1. Mouse
2. Scanner
3. Monitor
4. Processor

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option D

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 80. Which language was used as first generation language ?

1. Machine language
2. Assembly language
3. Java
4. C

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option A

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 81. Where is cahce memory is located ?

1. CPU
2. Monitor
3. Scanner
4. On file server

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option A

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 82. Data stored in ROM is not permanent ?

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Data stored in ROM is permanent.


Note: Full form of ROM is Read Only Memory

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 83. Which among following is odd one ?

1. RAM
2. ROM
3. Cache
4. Hard Disk

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Hard disk is secondary storage device, other are primary storage devices.

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 84. Which operating system is developed by Apple ?

1. Linux
2. Window
3. Mac OS
4. DOS

Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option C

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