Operating System Fundamentals Quiz

Explain basic operating system concepts.

Understand the history of operating system development.

Discuss how operating systems work.

Describe the types of operating systems.

Discuss single tasking versus multitasking.

Differentiate between single-user and multiuser operating systems.

List and briefly describe current operating systems.

What are the three basic tasks all computers perform?

• Input, Processing, Output

• Input, Storage, Output

• Input, Processing, Storage

• Input, Output, Storage

What is an operating system (OS)?

• A specialized computer program

• A hardware component

• A type of software application

• A network protocol

What is the function of the user interface in an OS?

• To provide a method for users to interact with the computer

• To manage file storage

• To execute programs

• To connect to the internet