What is the primary function of an operating system?

Operating System MCQs

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Dr. Ch. Amarendra
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Compiling programs
Managing computer hardware and software resources
Performing calculations
Connecting to the internet
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a function of an operating system?
Memory management
File management
Compiling source code
Process management
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes a Kernel in an operating system?
A type of hardware
A core component that manages system resources
A user interface for interacting with the system
A high-level programming language
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The system call that terminates a process is called:
Fork
Exit
Wait
Execute
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of operating system structure allows modules to communicate via message passing?
Monolithic
Layered
Microkernel
Networked
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which operating system architecture has a simple structure but lacks modularity?
Monolithic
Microkernel
Layered
Hybrid
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In a layered OS architecture, each layer:
Has access to all lower layers
Can only interact with adjacent layers
Must run in kernel mode
Is responsible for network management
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