History of Operating System

What was a major challenge of early computer programs without operating systems?

• Direct hardware management

• Easy multitasking

• Fast processing speeds

• User-friendly interfaces

Charles Babbage is often referred to as the "Father of the Computer" for his work on which invention?

• Turing Machine
• Analytical Engine
• ENIAC
• PDP-1

The Difference Engine was primarily designed to:

• store large amounts of data
• print physical copies of calculations
• create complex algorithms
• automate the calculation of mathematical tables

What mechanical device inspired Babbage's Analytical Engine?

• Mechanical calculator
• Turing machine
• Analytical balance
• Jacquard loom

What prevented Babbage from building the Analytical Engine?

• Technical issues with the design.
• Financial difficulties and lack of technical support.
• Lack of interest from the public.
• Insufficient time to complete the project.

What was a significant drawback of using vacuum tubes?

• They are large, fragile, and consume a lot of power.
• They are inexpensive and easy to manufacture.
• They are energy-efficient and durable.
• They are small and lightweight.

Which of the following technologies replaced mechanical relays in the First Generation of computers?

• Diodes
• Vacuum tubes
• Integrated circuits
• Transistors

ENIAC is known as the first

• supercomputer
• personal computer
• quantum computer
• general-purpose electronic digital computer

Which input method was primarily used in early computers like ENIAC?

• Magnetic tape
• Punched cards
• Floppy disks
• Voice commands

Batch processing was introduced to

• improve efficiency in data processing
• simplify data retrieval processes
• reduce data storage requirements
• increase manual data entry