Sign in Start studying free

Asked in PPSC, FPSC and other one-paper exams (compiled from unofficial resources).

Software & Operating SystemsOperating System Functions

When was the first operating system developed?

A.1945
B.1960
C.1950Correct answer
D.1970

Timed quizzes, instant results, track your progress — free

Practice these MCQs in the app

Quick fact: The first operating system was developed in 1950 by General Motors for their IBM 701 mainframe computer.

Related MCQs

What is the process called when an operating system starts up as the computer is powered on?
What is the collection of system programs that controls and coordinates the overall operations of a computer system called?
Where are the files stored after they are deleted from a computer?
When a peripheral device requires immediate attention from the operating system, it generates an interrupt. What is this process called?
Which standard Windows control is used to display the percentage of completion of a process as a graphical bar?
Which action can be performed to access your user account on a computer system?
Which command is used in the Run dialog box to access the temporary files folder in Windows?
Which component of a computer system is responsible for File Management, Task Management, and Memory Management?

Start studying free