Alsager - A2 - 1.2.1 - Systems Software

What is the purpose of an operating system?

• To manage computer hardware and software resources

• To create new software applications

• To design computer hardware

• To increase the temperature of the CPU

Which memory management technique involves dividing memory into fixed-sized units?

• Paging

• Segmentation

• Virtual Memory

• Round robin

What is the role of Interrupt Service Routines (ISR)?

• To provide a user interface

• To handle interrupts and execute the appropriate action

• To schedule processes

• To manage files and directories

Which scheduling algorithm is designed to give preference to shorter jobs?

• Round robin

• First come first served

• Multi-level feedback queues

• Shortest job first

What type of operating system is designed for use on a network of computers?

• Distributed

• Embedded

• Multi-user

• Real Time

What is the function of BIOS in a computer system?

• To manage the file system

• To facilitate multi-tasking

• To initialize and test hardware during the booting process

• To provide virtual memory

What is the purpose of virtual machines?

• To increase the storage capacity of a computer

• To allow software to take on the function of a machine

• To enhance the graphics of a computer

• To speed up the internet connection

What is the term 'operating system' referred to as?

• A single program that manages computer resources

• A collection of programs that work together to provide an interface between the user and computer

• A type of utility software for disk management

• A security feature like a firewall

Which of the following is NOT a feature of operating systems?

• Memory management

• Resource management

• File management

• Network connectivity management

What is the purpose of paging in memory management?

• To increase the size of the main memory

• To decrease the processing time for each task

• To split memory into equal-sized sections known as pages for efficient allocation

• To prevent swapping between main memory and the hard disk