Operating Systems Quiz

What is the primary function of an Operating System (OS)?

• Designing hardware components

• Managing and controlling hardware resources

• Writing software applications

• Manufacturing computing devices

Which of the following is NOT a type of operating system?

• Desktop OS

• Mobile OS

• Gaming OS

• Embedded OS

Which of these is an example of a desktop operating system?

• Android

• Windows

• FreeRTOS

• VxWorks

What is the purpose of the bootloader in the booting process?

• To manage network settings

• To load the OS kernel into memory

• To create user accounts

• To check available storage

What is the role of the kernel in an operating system?

• It handles user authentication

• It provides the graphical user interface (GUI)

• It manages system resources and provides essential services

• It connects the computer to the internet

Which step in the booting process verifies that all hardware components are working correctly?

• User mode

• Kernel loading

• Power On Self Test (POST)

• OS initialization

Which of the following best describes an embedded operating system?

• It runs on mobile devices with touch interfaces

• It is designed to work with embedded systems in various devices

• It is only used in desktop computers

• It is used for gaming and multimedia applications

What is an example of a mobile operating system?

• Linux

• Windows 11

• iOS

• FreeRTOS

Which of the following user roles has the highest level of system privileges?

• Guest User

• Standard User

• Administrator

• Restricted User

How does an OS ensure access control?

• By allowing anyone to log in without authentication

• By verifying user credentials and setting permissions

• By preventing the installation of new applications

• By automatically deleting guest user accounts