Understanding Operating System Types

What is a batch system primarily used for?

• Real-time processing

• Executing jobs in batches without user interaction

• Interactive gaming

• Video streaming

Which of the following is an example of a task suitable for a batch system?

• Video conferencing

• Payroll processing

• Online shopping

• Social media browsing

In a single-user operating system, how many users can be active at a time?

• Multiple users

• Only one user

• No users

• Two users

What does the operating system create for each user to manage multiple users?

• Shared directories

• Home directories

• Temporary files

• System logs

Which of the following is a characteristic of a multi-user system?

• Requires less powerful servers

• Timesharing of system resources by multiple people

• Only one user can log in at a time

• Does not support remote login

What technology is needed to enable communication in a multi-user system?

• Microsoft Word

• Virtual desktop

• Local storage

• Bluetooth

Which of the following is an example of a multi-user system technology?

• Microsoft Remote Desktop Services (RDS)

• Microsoft Excel

• Adobe Photoshop

• Google Chrome

What does multi-tasking allow a user to do?

• Run only one application at a time

• Swap applications in and out of the CPU, giving the impression they are running in parallel

• Use multiple CPUs simultaneously

• Access the internet without a browser

What can happen if a program requires a lot of processing in a multi-tasking environment?

• It will run faster

• It can become unresponsive and crash

• It will automatically close

• It will use less RAM

What is the main purpose of multi-programming?

• To allow only one job in memory at a time

• To prevent the CPU from being idle

• To increase the size of the CPU

• To reduce the number of users