Computer Architecture Lesson Quiz

What form must a program be in to run on a computer's CPU?

• High-level language

• Assembly language

• Machine language (binary form)

• Source code

What is a "process" in the context of computer programs?

• A function within the program code

• A program that has been loaded into memory along with all the resources it needs to operate

• The act of compiling a program

• A bug or error in the program

What is the role of the operating system (OS) with regard to running programs?

• It writes the program's code

• It creates a user interface for the program

• It allocates all the resources needed by the program

• It converts the program into high-level language

Which of the following is an example of an operating system?

• Linux Operating System

• Google

• Adobe Photoshop

• Microsoft Word

Which operating system is known for its use in IBM mainframes?

• Windows Operating System

• Android

• z/OS

• MacOS

Identify the operating system that is not open-source.

• Linux Operating System

• Windows Operating System

• AIX

• OS/400

Which of the following is NOT a function of an operating system ?

• User interface

• Virus Scanning

• File management

What is the function of an operating system that deals with the management of hardware and external devices?

• Security

• Device management

• Network communication

• Memory management

Which function of an operating system is responsible for managing the execution of processes?

• File management

• Processor management

• Process management

• Interrupt and error handling

What is the role of an operating system in terms of 'Security' ?

• Protecting the system from external threats

• Managing the user interface

• Handling network communication

• Managing files and directories