Operating System Principles Quiz

What is the primary role of an operating system?

• To design computer networks

• To provide internet access

• To create software applications

• To manage hardware resources

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

• Multiprogramming

• Batch processing

• Single-tasking

• Real-time

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

• Managing the execution of processes

• Managing user interfaces

• Managing file systems

• Managing hardware devices

Which state indicates that a process is currently being executed by the CPU?

• Terminated

• Running

• Waiting

• Ready

What is the purpose of a Process Control Block (PCB)?

• To control memory allocation

• To handle input/output operations

• To manage process states

• To store user data

In which state is a process when it is waiting for an event to occur?

• Ready

• Running

• Terminated

• Waiting

What does 'context switch' refer to in process management?

• Switching between user interfaces

• Switching between different processes

• Switching between different memory types

• Switching between different hardware devices

Which of the following is a method for interprocess communication (IPC)?

• Process scheduling

• Context switching

• Memory allocation

• File sharing

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

• To manage user accounts

• To allocate and track memory usage

• To manage network connections

• To control hardware devices

What does 'swapping' refer to in memory management?

• Transferring data between memory and disk

• Allocating memory to processes

• Freeing up memory space

• Managing virtual memory