Windows & macOS Operating Systems MCQs with Answers
What is the default file system used by Windows operating systems?
a) FAT32
b) NTFS
c) ext4
d) HFS+
Which of the following versions of Windows was released first?
a) Windows 7
b) Windows XP
c) Windows Vista
d) Windows 10
Which macOS version is known as “Catalina”?
a) 10.14
b) 10.15
c) 10.13
d) 10.12
In Windows, which key is used to open the Task Manager?
a) Ctrl + Alt + Delete
b) Alt + F4
c) Ctrl + Shift + Esc
d) Windows + R
Which of the following is NOT a macOS desktop feature?
a) Dock
b) Finder
c) Start Menu
d) Mission Control
Which macOS feature allows users to run Windows applications?
a) Boot Camp
b) Finder
c) Time Machine
d) iCloud
What is the purpose of the Windows Control Panel?
a) To manage software installations
b) To adjust system settings
c) To open command-line tools
d) To monitor network traffic
Which Windows operating system introduced the “Start Menu” in its current form?
a) Windows 7
b) Windows 8
c) Windows 10
d) Windows XP
What is the default web browser for macOS?
a) Google Chrome
b) Firefox
c) Safari
d) Edge
Which Windows version introduced the “Metro” interface?
a) Windows XP
b) Windows 7
c) Windows 8
d) Windows 10
Which of the following is the default file system for macOS?
a) ext4
b) NTFS
c) APFS
d) FAT32
In which macOS version was the “Dark Mode” first introduced?
a) macOS Sierra
b) macOS Mojave
c) macOS High Sierra
d) macOS Big Sur
Which feature in Windows allows you to run multiple applications in virtual desktops?
a) Windows Explorer
b) Task View
c) Control Panel
d) File Explorer
Which is the main purpose of the macOS “Time Machine” feature?
a) File recovery
b) System monitoring
c) Disk cleanup
d) Backup and restoration
Which of the following Windows operating systems is known for having a “Start Screen” rather than a Start Menu?
a) Windows 7
b) Windows 8
c) Windows 10
d) Windows Vista
Which macOS feature is used for managing system security and privacy settings?
a) System Preferences
b) Finder
c) Time Machine
d) Launchpad
What is the Windows equivalent of macOS’s Finder?
a) Explorer
b) Task Manager
c) File Manager
d) Control Panel
In which version of Windows was Cortana first introduced?
a) Windows XP
b) Windows 7
c) Windows 8
d) Windows 10
What is the “Terminal” application in macOS used for?
a) System configuration
b) Running command-line commands
c) Editing files
d) Managing disk partitions
Which Windows tool is used to manage and optimize the performance of the system?
a) Device Manager
b) Disk Cleanup
c) Control Panel
d) Task Manager
Which of the following features was first introduced in Windows 7?
a) Aero Glass
b) Windows Store
c) Cortana
d) Task View
Which of the following Windows versions supports the “Virtual Desktops” feature?
a) Windows 7
b) Windows 8
c) Windows 10
d) Windows XP
What is the macOS equivalent of Windows’ “Control Panel”?
a) Preferences
b) Finder
c) System Preferences
d) Launchpad
Which version of Windows introduced the “Snipping Tool” for capturing screen images?
a) Windows XP
b) Windows 7
c) Windows 8
d) Windows 10
Which of the following is the default file manager for macOS?
a) Finder
b) Explorer
c) File Manager
d) Task Manager
Which feature is used in Windows to prevent unauthorized access to files and folders?
a) Windows Defender
b) File History
c) BitLocker
d) Windows Firewall
Which macOS version introduced the “Mac App Store”?
a) macOS Snow Leopard
b) macOS Lion
c) macOS Mountain Lion
d) macOS Mavericks
What is the default web browser in Windows 10?
a) Internet Explorer
b) Firefox
c) Chrome
d) Microsoft Edge
Which of the following is a built-in security feature of macOS to protect against malware?
a) Windows Defender
b) Gatekeeper
c) BitLocker
d) Windows Firewall
What is the name of the software used to install and update apps on macOS?
a) App Store
b) iTunes
c) Finder
d) Launchpad
Which of the following macOS features is used for multitasking?
a) Spotlight
b) Mission Control
c) Time Machine
d) Finder
Which macOS version introduced the “Siri” voice assistant?
a) macOS Sierra
b) macOS High Sierra
c) macOS Mojave
d) macOS Big Sur
What is the main function of the “Task Scheduler” in Windows?
a) To schedule and automate tasks
b) To manage system backups
c) To install software updates
d) To manage device drivers
Which of the following is a feature of macOS that allows you to search for files, apps, and web results?
a) Spotlight
b) Siri
c) Finder
d) Time Machine
What is the name of the virtual assistant found in both Windows 10 and Windows 11?
a) Siri
b) Cortana
c) Alexa
d) Google Assistant