Operating Systems Quiz

An operating system controls hardware and software operations. What type of software is it?

• Application software

• Utility software

• System software

• Productivity software

Apple’s macOS and Microsoft Windows belong to which category of software?

• Mobile operating systems

• System software

• Utility software

• Embedded software

The primary function of an operating system is to manage computer resources. How does it achieve this?

• By allowing direct user interaction with hardware

• By controlling hardware and software interactions

• By creating graphical designs

• By increasing internet speed

A smartphone uses specific operating systems. Which one of the following is designed for mobile devices?

• Linux Mint

• Windows 10

• Apple iOS

• Ubuntu

When a computer starts up, it runs a process before loading the operating system. What is this process called?

• Formatting

• Booting

• Debugging

• Defragmenting

The BIOS is a crucial component in the startup process. What is its main purpose?

• To manage user files

• To check if hardware components are working properly

• To install software updates

• To increase processing speed

A computer needs to interact with input and output devices. How does the operating system manage this communication?

• By using device drivers

• By running antivirus scans

• By storing files in folders

• By creating backup copies

If a program is too large to fit into the main memory, what technique does the operating system use?

• Disk cleanup

• Virtual memory

• File compression

• Cache memory

Each process running on a computer needs time on the CPU. How does the operating system manage these processes?

• By deleting unnecessary processes

• By allocating CPU time and scheduling tasks

• By converting all processes into a single file

• By closing all background applications

A file on a computer needs to be saved, copied, renamed, or deleted. Which function of the operating system handles this?

• Software control

• Process management

• File management

• Input/output management