Which of the following operating systems supports a full 32-bit or 64-bit…
2016
Which of the following operating systems supports a full 32-bit or 64-bit kernel without being dependent on MS-DOS?
- A.
Windows 95
- B.
Windows Millennium Edition
- C.
Windows 98
- D.
Windows XP
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Correct answer: D
Correct answer: Windows XP.
Windows XP belongs to the Windows NT family. It uses an NT-based kernel and is not dependent on MS-DOS for its core operation. Windows XP was available in 32-bit editions, and there were also 64-bit editions.
Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows Millennium Edition belong to the Windows 9x line and retained MS-DOS-based boot or compatibility dependencies. Therefore, they do not match the description of a full 32-bit or 64-bit kernel independent of MS-DOS.