Operating System Quiz

What is the function of the kernel in an operating system?

• To manage user accounts

• To create application software

• To design user interfaces

• To handle the most low-level hardware operations

What is one of the main functions of an operating system related to memory?

• Memory Design

• Memory Management

• Memory Destruction

• Memory Creation

What does multi-tasking in an operating system involve?

• Designing new tasks

• Interrupts and scheduling

• Deleting old tasks

• Creating new hardware

What is the relationship between the user and the operating system?

• The user designs the operating system

• The operating system provides an interface for the user

• The user manufactures the operating system

• The operating system deletes user data

What happens if there is no operating system on a computer?

• The computer runs faster

• No programs will run

• The computer becomes more secure

• The computer can only run games

What is the role of the operating system in application communication?

• It prevents communication

• It enables communication between software and hardware

• It designs communication protocols

• It deletes communication data

Which type of operating system is specifically designed for a single device with a small number of jobs?

• Multi-user OS

• Real-time OS

• Embedded OS

• Distributed OS

What is a key characteristic of an embedded operating system?

• It is customized for the device it is installed on

• It is used for real-time processing

• It manages multiple users

• It spreads tasks across multiple computers

Which type of operating system is likely to be customized for the hardware it controls?

• Distributed OS

• Multi-tasking OS

• Embedded OS

• Real-time OS

What is a characteristic of a multi-tasking operating system?

• It allows multiple users to access resources simultaneously.

• It executes processes in quick succession.

• It is used in nuclear power stations.

• It has fail-safe features.