OS - 2

1. What is the primary goal of an operating system?

• Maximizing hardware utilization
• Enhancing user productivity
• Efficiently managing resources
• All of the above

2. Which component of an operating system provides an interface between hardware and software?

• Kernel
• Compiler
• Shell
• Application

3. Which of the following is an example of an open-source operating system?

• Windows
• macOS
• Linux
• Android

4. What does CPU stand for?

• Central Peripheral Unit
• Central Processing Unit
• Computer Peripheral Unit
• Computer Processing Unit

5. Which component of a computer system stores data and instructions that are currently being used?

• Hard Disk Drive
• Random Access Memory (RAM)
• Central Processing Unit (CPU)
• Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

6. What is the purpose of the cache memory in a computer system?

• Store application files
• Store frequently used data for faster access
• Execute program instructions
• Manage peripheral devices

7. Which part of an operating system provides a user-friendly interface?

• Kernel
• Compiler
• Shell
• File System

8. What is the primary purpose of an operating system's file system?

• Manage hardware resources
• Execute application programs
• Manage files and directories
• Provide security features

9. Which operating system structure allows users to execute multiple programs simultaneously?

• Single-User, Single-Tasking
• Single-User, Multi-Tasking
• Multi-User, Single-Tasking
• Multi-User, Multi-Tasking

10. What is a process in the context of operating systems?

• A program in execution
• A storage device
• A user account
• A hardware component