OS Basics and Virtualization

What is the most important software that runs on a computer?

• Web browser

• Operating system

• Antivirus software

• Office suite

What does an operating system manage on a computer?

• Only the hardware

• Only the software

• Both the memory and processes

• Only the network

What is one of the functions of an operating system?

• It allows you to communicate with the computer without knowing how to speak the computer's language.

• It translates human languages.

• It only runs games.

• It only manages the internet connection.

What is the primary role of an operating system (OS) on a computer?

• To manage all the hardware components

• To manage all the other software on the computer

• To provide internet access

• To run antivirus programs

What does the operating system (OS) do when an application asks for resources?

• It denies access

• It crashes the system

• It acts as a "supervisor" program that grants and facilitates access

• It deletes the application

What is the primary objective of OS hardening?

• Increasing the speed of the OS

• Protecting sensitive computing systems

• Reducing the size of the OS

• Enhancing the graphical user interface

Which of the following is NOT a part of OS hardening?

• Following security best practices

• Automatically updating the OS with patches

• Deploying additional security measures

• Increasing the storage capacity of the OS

What does OS hardening involve?

• Implementing security measures and patching OSes

• Installing new applications

• Upgrading hardware components

• Enhancing the user interface

What is a common use of Virtual Machines (VMs) in cybersecurity?

• Running a new virus without affecting the actual operating system

• Enhancing the speed of the internet

• Improving the graphics of a computer

• Increasing the storage capacity of a computer

How can you set up a fake, immutable server to attract hackers?

• Run it in a VM

• Use a physical server

• Install it on the main operating system

• Use a cloud service