Quiz on Understanding Operating System

What is the purpose of an operating system?

• To design computer hardware

• To develop game engines

• To provide an environment for executing programs

• To manage computer data storage

Which of the following is an example of system software?

• Microsoft Office Suite

• AutoCAD

• macOS

• Adobe Photoshop

What is the definition of a computer program?

• A collection of computer processors

• A collection of data or computer instructions

• A collection of computer hardware

• A collection of computer data storage

What is the role of a system call?

• Provide a platform for other software

• Translate computer code

• Manage computer hardware

• Request a service from the kernel of the operating system

What does a compiler do?

• Manages memory resources

• Controls the execution of application programs

• Provides a user interface to manage files

• Translates computer code into another language

What is the characteristic of a high-level programming language?

• Strong abstraction from computer details

• Directly processed by the computer

• Little or no abstraction from computer's instruction set

• Maps closely to processor instructions

What is machine code?

• The only language a computer can process directly

• A programming language with strong abstraction

• Provides a user interface to manage files

• Translates computer code

What is the primary role of an operating system?

• Provide a platform for other software

• Design game engines

• Translate computer code

• Manage computer hardware

Which of the following is an essential manager in an operating system?

• Memory Manager

• Graphics Card Manager

• Sound Card Manager

• Motherboard Manager

What is the purpose of a file manager?

• Translate computer code

• Control the hardware attached to the computer

• Allocate resources to processes

• Provide a user interface to manage files and folders