Operating System Basics

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

• To serve as the main interface between a user and the computer hardware

• To process complex mathematical calculations

What does a File System primarily do?

• Manages and organizes files on a computer

• Increases the speed of the computer

Which of the following is true about a 'process'?

• It is a running program loaded into memory

• It refers to the physical components of a computer

What is a common feature of virtual machines (VMs)?

• They run an operating system inside another operating system

• They are mainly used for gaming

Which file system is commonly used by Windows?

• NTFS

• Mac OS Extended

What is the role of an Operating System in running applications?

• It allows users to run applications like word processors and browsers

• It creates the applications

Which of the following is not a common use of virtual machines?

• As a primary gaming platform

• Testing software

Which of the following operating systems is open source?

• Google's Android OS

• Apple iOS

What is a key characteristic of programs before they are run?

• They are always visible to the user

• They are code that can be loaded into memory

Which file system is predominantly used by Linux?

• Ext4

• FAT-32