Operating System Refresher

1. What is an Operating System (OS)?

• • An application software that allows user to perform specific tasks

• • The main memory in computer architecture

• • A system software that manages computer hardware and software resources

• • An input device used in the computer system

• An input device used in the computer system

1. Which of the following is not an example of an Operating System?

• • Windows 10

• • iOS

• • Android

• • Microsoft Office

1. What is the core component of an Operating System called?

• • Shell

• • Kernel

• • Interface

• • Device Manager

1. Which of the following is a function of an Operating System?

• • Web browsing

• • Document editing

• • Memory management

• • Video editing

1. What is the purpose of an Operating System's device drivers?

• • To provide a user interface

• • To manage memory

• • To facilitate communication between the system and hardware devices

• • To manage files

1. Linux is an example of what type of Operating System?

• • Proprietary

• • Open Source

• • Commercial

• • Paid

1. What is the operating system developed by Apple for their Mac computers?

• • iOS

• • Android

• • Windows

• • macOS

1. What is the main difference between a 32-bit and a 64-bit Operating System?

• • The speed of the operating system

• • The amount of information the operating system can process

• • The graphics quality of the operating system

• • The size of the operating system

1. What is the name of the family of operating systems developed by Microsoft?

• • Android

• • Linux

• • Windows

• • macOS

1. What is the function of the file system in an Operating System?

• • To manage the computer's resources

• • To manage the way files are organized and accessed

• • To provide a user interface

• • To run applications