Operating System Concepts Quiz

What is one set of operating-system services that provides functions helpful to the user?

• Network routing

• File-system manipulation

• Process scheduling

• Memory allocation

Which type of interface is almost always present in operating systems?

• Command-Line Interface (CLI)

• Virtual Reality Interface

• Augmented Reality Interface

• Brain-Computer Interface

What is the purpose of I/O operations in an operating system?

• To manage user authentication

• To handle input and output for running programs

• To optimize CPU performance

• To encrypt file systems

Which type of system call is used for creating and deleting files?

• Process control

• File management

• Device management

• Information maintenance

What is the purpose of a Command Line Interpreter (CLI) in an operating system?

• To interpret machine code

• To visualize data structures

• To directly execute commands

• To manage system resources

Which type of system call is used for controlling access to resources?

• Protection

• Process control

• File management

• Device management

What is the role of a linker in the execution of a program?

• Providing a user-friendly interface

• Combining object files into a single binary executable

• Managing system services

• Creating virtual connections among processes

Why are applications usually operating system specific?

• Due to unique system calls and file formats

• Due to hardware limitations

• To increase compatibility

• To improve security measures

What is the purpose of a system call in an operating system?

• To communicate with external devices

• To manage system resources

• To provide a user interface

• To execute user programs

Which type of system call is used for sending and receiving messages between processes?

• Information maintenance

• File management

• Communications

• Process control