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RRB NTPC - 2019

Computer Awareness

Which of the following is NOT a type of desktop operating system?

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RRB NTPC 2019 CBT 1 Question Paper PDF (31-Jan-2021) (Shift 1)

Windows

Mac

Android

Linux

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Android

Desktop Operating System Identification

A desktop operating system (OS) is software designed to manage a personal computer's hardware and software resources, enabling users to interact with the device. Common examples include Windows, macOS, and Linux distributions.

Evaluating OS Options

Let's examine each option to determine if it primarily functions as a desktop OS:

Windows: A product of Microsoft, Windows is one of the most dominant operating systems found on desktop and laptop computers worldwide.
Mac: macOS, developed by Apple Inc., is the operating system exclusively used on Apple's Macintosh computers (Macs), which are primarily desktops and laptops.
Linux: While Linux is versatile and used in servers, embedded systems, and supercomputers, numerous distributions (like Ubuntu, Fedora, Mint) are specifically designed for and widely used as desktop operating systems.
Android: Developed by Google, Android is an operating system based on the Linux kernel but primarily engineered for mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. It is not typically classified as a desktop operating system in its standard form.

Identifying the Non-Desktop OS

Comparing the options, Windows, Mac, and Linux are all established types of desktop operating systems. Android, however, is fundamentally a mobile operating system.

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