What is the name of the operating system which was originally designed by scientists and engineers for use by scientists and engineers?
Correct answer: B. UNIX
- A. MS DOS
- B. UNIX
- C. OS/2
- D. None of the above
Explanation
UNIX was developed at Bell Labs by researchers and engineers and became widely used in scientific and technical environments. MS-DOS and OS/2 were primarily designed as personal-computer operating systems.
Report an error
The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.
Prefer email? support@testustad.com
About Computer Fundamentals
Computer fundamentals covers the history and generations of computers, their characteristics, applications and limitations, and the basic data-processing cycle. It includes binary, decimal, octal and hexadecimal number systems, units of storage, input and output devices, memory types, operating systems, and the distinction between raw data and processed information.
Practise Computer Fundamentals
446 free Computer Fundamentals MCQs from Computer Science and IT, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.
Discussion
Stuck on an option, or know a faster way to get there? Ask or explain it here.
No comments yet. Be the first to explain this one.
Exams that ask Computer Science and IT questions like this
Computer Science and IT is on 81 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.
More Computer Fundamentals questions
To copy a picture of the screen to the Clipboard use:_________ Command?
Shortcut keys to switch to the next windows ?
The blinking symbol on the computer screen is called ___________?
___________ memory loses content, when power is lost.
Who is called the "grand father" of the computer?
Brain also known as the first computer virus for MS-DOS was written by two brothers belonging to which among the following countries?