Operating Systems Quiz

What is the primary role of an operating system?

• To create application software

• To design computer hardware

• To manage hardware resources

• To provide internet connectivity

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

• Web Browser

• CPU

• Memory

• Operating System

What does the term 'kernel' refer to in an operating system?

• A type of application software

• The main program running at all times

• A hardware component

• A user interface

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

• Windows

• macOS

• GNU/Linux

• iOS

What is the purpose of interrupts in an operating system?

• To provide security

• To handle I/O operations

• To manage memory allocation

• To execute user programs

What is the function of a device driver?

• To execute applications

• To allocate memory

• To control hardware devices

• To manage user interfaces

What is the main purpose of memory management in an operating system?

• To provide security

• To manage user accounts

• To optimize CPU utilization

• To handle network connections

Which of the following describes multiprogramming?

• Running multiple applications on a single CPU

• Using multiple CPUs for a single application

• Running applications in a virtual environment

• Executing tasks in a sequential manner

What is a system call?

• A type of interrupt

• A user interface command

• A method to allocate memory

• A request for operating system services

What is the purpose of a bootstrap program?

• To execute applications

• To handle I/O operations

• To initialize the system

• To manage user accounts