SLR 4 Quiz - types of Operating Systems

What is the purpose of an operating system?

• To provide an interface between the user and the hardware

• To process data and produce a result

• To develop application software

• To input data into the computer system

What is the role of the operating system in relation to application software?

• To provide a platform for the application software to run

• To create user interfaces for the application software

• To develop the application software

• To manage the data acquired by the application software

What is the purpose of memory management in an operating system?

• To translate operating system instructions into hardware language

• To provide a platform for application software to run

• To manage the file store and make decisions about file storage

• To load various programs into memory for execution

What is the function of multitasking in modern operating systems?

• To allocate a small amount of time to each process, giving the appearance of simultaneous execution

• To manage the file store and make decisions about file storage

• To translate operating system instructions into hardware language

• To provide a platform for application software to run

What is the purpose of the graphical user interface (GUI) in an operating system?

• To translate operating system instructions into hardware language

• To manage the file store and make decisions about file storage

• To allocate a small amount of time to each process, giving the appearance of simultaneous execution

• To provide a visual and interactive interface for users, optimized for mouse and touch gesture input