4.2.3 Operating Systems Facts

What is the main function of an operating system?

• To provide an interface between the computer hardware, software and the user

• To know the hardware connected to the system

• To manage applications installed on a system

• To run services in the background

Which type of user interface is better for consumers?

• None of the above

• Both GUI and command line interface

• Command line interface

• Graphical user interface (GUI)

What is the purpose of disk management software in an operating system?

• To organize storage hardware

• To provide security features

• To manage processes and memory

• To manage files and folders

Which operating systems are commonly used for mobile devices?

• Android and iOS

• Linux and iOS

• Windows and MacOS

• Android and Linux

What is the role of an operating system in managing hardware?

• To run services in the background

• To manage storage devices

• To provide an interface between the computer's hardware and application software

• To interpret instructions from the hardware and send instructions to it

What is the purpose of a command line interface?

• To provide an interface between the computer and the user

• To manage applications installed on a system

• To manage storage devices

• To interact with the operating system using keyboard input

What is the principle of least privilege in network security?

• Giving users access and permissions at the level required to do a job or tasks and nothing more

• Limiting access to sensitive information on the computer

• Using antivirus and anti-malware software

• Creating standard user accounts for day-to-day tasks

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

• To manage files and folders

• To organize storage hardware

• To run processes in the background

• To provide security features

Which type of operating system runs on laptops, desktops, or all-in-one computers?

• Virtualization operating systems

• Embedded operating systems

• Workstation operating systems

• Mobile operating systems

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

• To provide an interface between the computer and the user

• To manage applications installed on a system

• To manage storage devices

• To facilitate communication between the operating system and a hardware device