Operating System Concepts Quiz 1 (Ch1 to Ch3)

What is the primary role of an operating system?

• To manage user interactions

• To execute application programs

• To control and coordinate hardware use

• To provide hardware resources

Which of the following is NOT a component of a computer system?

• Network Protocols

• Hardware

• Operating System

• Application Programs

What does multiprogramming allow in an operating system?

• Only one application to run at a time

• Running applications in a single-threaded manner

• Direct access to hardware resources

• Running multiple applications simultaneously

What is the purpose of a device driver?

• To control hardware directly

• To execute application programs

• To provide a user interface

• To manage I/O operations

Which of the following describes virtual memory?

• A type of secondary storage

• A method to allow processes to execute without being fully in memory

• Memory that is physically present in the system

• Memory that is only accessible by the operating system

What is the main function of interrupts in a computer system?

• To manage memory allocation

• To execute user programs

• To handle I/O operations

• To signal the CPU for attention

Which of the following is an example of a free and open-source operating system?

• Solaris

• Windows 10

• macOS

• GNU/Linux

What is the primary characteristic of a peer-to-peer (P2P) network?

• Centralized control

• All nodes act as both clients and servers

• Requires a dedicated server

• Distinction between clients and servers

What does cloud computing primarily deliver?

• Physical hardware

• Local storage solutions

• Software applications as a service

• Standalone operating systems

What is the purpose of a virtual machine manager (VMM)?

• To handle user authentication

• To manage physical hardware resources

• To execute application programs

• To provide virtualization services