Operating Systems Quiz

What is the purpose of an operating system?

• To manage computer hardware

• To design application programs

• To create user interfaces

• To develop system software

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Operating Systems?

• Memory Management

• Printer Management

• Database Management

• Network Management

Which operating system is known for its line of operating systems created by Apple?

• Ubuntu

• Linux

• macOS

• Windows

What is the main advantage of Linux over proprietary software like Windows?

• It is free

• It has better graphics

• It has more applications

• It has better customer support

Which operating system is commonly pre-loaded on most new PCs?

• Ubuntu

• Linux Mint

• macOS Mojave

• Windows 10

What is the main function of an operating system in terms of computer system resources?

• To conserve resources

• To ignore resources

• To duplicate resources

• To waste resources

Which mobile operating system is created by Google?

• macOS

• Windows

• Android

• iOS

Which Linux distribution is known for being the most popular and having the most hits on Distrowatch?

• Linux Mint

• Ubuntu

• openSUSE

• Fedora

Which Linux distribution is known for being a good choice for beginners and for its ease of use?

• Linux Mint

• Mandriva

• Debian

• Fedora

Which Linux distribution is known for being particularly strong on enterprise features?

• Ubuntu

• Fedora

• PCLinuxOS

• openSUSE