CAIE: Ch 16_Operating System Functions

What is process management in an operating system?

• Activities performed by the operating system to manage and control the execution of processes.

• Activities performed by the operating system to manage and control the execution of threads.

• The physical components of a computer system.

• The process of installing and updating software on an operating system.

What is memory management in an operating system?

• Process of managing and organizing the computer's memory

• Process of managing the computer's storage devices

• Process of managing the computer's network connections

• Process of allocating memory to processes in an operating system

What is user interface management in an operating system?

• The process of managing user accounts in an operating system.

• The tools used to monitor system performance in an operating system.

• Processes and tools used to design, implement, and control the user interface of the system.

• The process of managing hardware resources in an operating system.

What is security management in an operating system?

• Process of implementing and maintaining security measures

• Process of managing user accounts

• Process of optimizing system performance

• Process of monitoring and controlling system resources

Which function of an operating system is responsible for managing running programs?

• memory management

• process management

• file management

• network management

Which function of an operating system is responsible for allocating and deallocating memory?

• Network Manager

• File Manager

• Memory Manager

• Processor Scheduler

Which function of an operating system is responsible for managing the graphical user interface?

• Process Manager

• Window Manager

• File Manager

• Memory Manager

Which function of an operating system is responsible for protecting the system from unauthorized access?

• Firewall

• Security

• Networking

• Backup

What are the main functions of an operating system?

• Store and retrieve data, control hardware devices, and perform mathematical calculations.

• Play video games, browse the internet, and send emails.

• Create and edit documents, manage files, and run software applications.

• Manage computer resources, provide a user interface, facilitate communication, and coordinate tasks.

How does an operating system manage processes?

• By allocating system resources and providing mechanisms for process creation, termination, and communication between processes.

• By randomly assigning system resources to processes

• By limiting communication between processes

• By preventing process creation and termination