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10th Class Computer 1st Quarter Book Paper

40 marks · 1 hour · 28 questions. Covers: UNIT 01: OPERATING SYSTEMS: STRUCTURE AND SERVICES, UNIT 02: SYSTEM RECOVERY AND ADVANCED MAINTENANCE.

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10th Class Computer 1st Quarter Book Paper

10th Class · Computer · Punjab (PTB)

Name: ____________Roll No: ________Class/Section: ________Date: ________Total marks: 40Time: 1 hour

Q1. Multiple choice questions (Attempt all · 12 × 1 = 12)

  1. The IBM 5150 personal computer (1981) was equipped with how much RAM?

    1. 16 MB

    2. 16 KB

    3. 16 GB

    4. 512 Bytes

  2. To open the Run dialog box for launching Event Viewer, which shortcut key combination is used?

    1. Ctrl + Shift + Esc

    2. Windows + E

    3. Windows + R

    4. Alt + F4

  3. Which part of the OS manages the process of reading a file from the hard drive and sending it to the screen?

    1. Graphical Shell

    2. Command-line Shell

    3. Kernel

    4. Application Software

  4. What does Resource Monitor provide compared to the quick overview of Task Manager?

    1. Less data

    2. Graphical animations only

    3. No information

    4. More detailed information

  5. An independent program that is currently being executed by the computer is called a:

    1. Task

    2. Process

    3. Thread

    4. All

  6. Keeping important records is important because:

    1. Installing software

    2. Fixing issues

    3. Performing updates

    4. All

  7. When task performed by more than one processor it is called:

    1. Multitasking

    2. Multiprocessing

    3. Multithreading

    4. Multi management

  8. What command should be typed in the Run dialog box to open Resource Monitor?

    1. temp

    2. resmon

    3. %resmon%

    4. Window+R

  9. Processes are isolated from one another primarily to ensure:

    1. Program deletion

    2. Low battery usage

    3. High screen resolution

    4. Stability and security

  10. Which shortcut key combination opens the Run dialog box to launch Resource Monitor?

    1. Alt + R

    2. Ctrl + R

    3. Shift + R

    4. Windows + R

  11. NVMe is used in:

    1. RAM

    2. ROM

    3. External USB

    4. SSD or HDD

  12. Important activities related to security monitored by:

    1. Resource Monitor

    2. Control Panel

    3. Event Viewer

    4. Task Manager

Q2. Short questions (Attempt any 8 of 12 · 8 × 2 = 16)

  1. List any four attributes included in a file's metadata.

  2. Write down the steps to check the partition style in windows.

  3. Describe advantages of FCFS.

  4. How do temporary files and background processes cause slow performance?

  5. What is the role of a file system?

  6. Why should you never install recovery software on the same drive where lost files were stored?

  7. What are the consequences if programs directly control hardware without system calls?

  8. What is windows defender?

  9. How do threads inside a single process operate?

  10. Why does poor maintenance increase security risks?

  11. Why is virtual memory compulsory for today's technology?

  12. How do we create and use a bootable USB?

Q3. Long questions (Attempt any 3 of 4 · 3 × 4 = 12)

  1. Explain types of operating systems with their key features and applications in daily life.

  2. What is a Task manager? Describe its responsibilities? What do you know about processing tab and performance tab?

  3. What do you know about core concepts of operating system?

  4. What is system health monitoring? Describe activities follow by different tools for health check? Also describe advantage of system health monitoring?