Tech+ OS Quiz: Can You Master Windows, macOS, Linux & Mobile?

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1. What is the primary purpose of the Windows Registry?

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Tech+ OS Quiz: Can You Master Windows, MacOS, Linux & Mobile? - Quiz

Test your knowledge of Operating System Basics (Tech+) across multiple platforms. This quiz covers essential concepts in Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile operating systems, including file systems, user management, command-line interfaces, and system administration. Perfect for college students preparing for CompTIA certification or anyone seeking to deepen their OS proficiency.

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2. Which Windows feature allows multiple virtual desktops to be used simultaneously?

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3. In Android, what is the primary purpose of the Android Manifest file?

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4. What does APFS stand for in macOS?

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5. Which Linux package manager is used by Debian-based distributions?

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6. In Windows, what is the purpose of the Task Scheduler?

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7. Which mobile OS is primarily used by Apple devices?

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8. What is the Linux command to change file or directory permissions?

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9. In Linux, which command displays the current working directory path?

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10. Which macOS feature provides virtualization of the operating system environment?

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11. Which Windows feature allows you to run older software in a compatibility mode?

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12. In Windows, what does UAC stand for?

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13. Which iOS feature allows apps to run in the background with limited resources?

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14. What is Android's kernel based on?

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15. Which permission number in Linux represents read, write, and execute for the owner?

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16. In Linux, what is the root user's home directory?

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17. Which Linux distribution is known for its use in enterprise environments and is based on Red Hat?

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18. What does POSIX stand for in the context of Unix-like operating systems?

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19. In macOS, which command-line tool is used to manage software packages?

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20. What is the primary file system used by modern Windows operating systems?

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What is the primary purpose of the Windows Registry?
Which Windows feature allows multiple virtual desktops to be used...
In Android, what is the primary purpose of the Android Manifest file?
What does APFS stand for in macOS?
Which Linux package manager is used by Debian-based distributions?
In Windows, what is the purpose of the Task Scheduler?
Which mobile OS is primarily used by Apple devices?
What is the Linux command to change file or directory permissions?
In Linux, which command displays the current working directory path?
Which macOS feature provides virtualization of the operating system...
Which Windows feature allows you to run older software in a...
In Windows, what does UAC stand for?
Which iOS feature allows apps to run in the background with limited...
What is Android's kernel based on?
Which permission number in Linux represents read, write, and execute...
In Linux, what is the root user's home directory?
Which Linux distribution is known for its use in enterprise...
What does POSIX stand for in the context of Unix-like operating...
In macOS, which command-line tool is used to manage software packages?
What is the primary file system used by modern Windows operating...
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