Operating Systems & Software

What is the primary function of an operating system?

•  Running applications

• Managing hardware resources

• Creating user interfaces

• Analyzing data

Which of the following is not a type of operating system?

• Window

• Linux

• Microsoft Office

• macOS

What is the purpose of a device driver in an operating system?

• It manages user accounts and permissions.

• It controls input and output devices.

• It runs application software.

• It manages memory resources.

Which scheduling algorithm assigns CPU time to processes based on their priority levels?

• Round Robin

• First-Come, First-Served (FCFS)First-Come, First-Served (FCFS)

• Priority Scheduling

• Shortest Job Next (SJN)

What is virtual memory in an operating system?

• Physical RAM used for storing files

• A technique to expand available memory by using disk space

• A type of flash memory used in SSDs

• A memory management unit in the CPU

Which file system is commonly used in Windows operating systems? (Hint: we only use exit.)

• NTFS

• HFS+

• ext4

• FAT32

What is the purpose of the "Task Manager" in Windows OS?

• To browse the internet

• To create new user accounts

• To monitor and manage running processes

• To update system drivers

Which component of an operating system is responsible for handling file operations such as create, read, write, and delete?

• Kernel

• Shell

• GUI

•  Compiler

What is the main advantage of a multi-user operating system?

• Improved system performance

• Enhanced security

• Simplified user interfaces

• Lower hardware requirements

What does the acronym "GUI" stand for in the context of operating systems?

• Graphical User Interface

• General Utility Interface

• Global User Integration

• Graphical Unit Identifier