
Understanding Operating System Functions

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Redhwan Al-amri
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary function of an operating system (OS)?
To provide internet connectivity
To manage computer hardware and software resources
To design web pages
To manufacture computer chips
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which component of the OS is responsible for direct communication with the hardware?
Shell
Kernel
Application software
User interface
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a process in the context of operating systems?
A physical part of the computer
A program in execution
A type of memory
A hardware device
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes memory management in an OS?
Managing the computer’s power supply
Allocating and tracking the use of RAM
Handling user input
Managing network connections
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is process scheduling?
Assigning IP addresses to devices
Determining the order in which processes run
Installing new software
Formatting hard drives
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a deadlock in operating systems?
When a process completes successfully
When two or more processes are unable to proceed because each is waiting for the other to release resources
When the computer is turned off
When a file is deleted
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a function of process management in an OS?
Creating and deleting processes
Managing process synchronisation
Managing process communication
Designing the computer’s hardware
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