Operating Systems Quiz

Which of the following best defines an operating system?

• Hardware that connects computers

• An intermediary program between user and computer hardware

• A storage device for user data

• A software application for office work

Which component is NOT a part of the computer system organization?

• Hardware

• Operating System

• CPU Controller

• Application Programs

What is the primary goal of an operating system?

• Making computing hardware easier to understand

• Executing user programs efficiently and conveniently

• Simplifying hardware maintenance

• Managing physical network connections

Which term describes a program in execution?

• Application

• Process

• Thread

• Instruction

What role does a memory controller play?

• Controls the CPU's speed

• Synchronizes access to shared memory

• Manages application installations

• Allocates disk space

Which storage type is nonvolatile and extends main memory?

• Cache

• Registers

• Secondary Storage

• Main Memory

In what storage hierarchy level does tertiary storage fall?

• Above primary storage

• Above secondary storage

• Below main memory

• Below secondary storage

What is the primary function of a kernel in an OS?

• To execute all user applications

• To serve as the sole user interface

• To manage core OS functions and resources

• To provide Internet connectivity

What is the purpose of a device controller?

• To control memory access

• To manage data transfer between the CPU and storage

• To interpret user commands

• To load the operating system

Which of the following is NOT a type of interrupt?

• Software

• Hardware

• User-generated

• Timer