Understanding Operating Systems

What is an operating system?

• An operating system is a type of internet browser.

• An operating system is a type of software used for word processing.

• An operating system is a type of hardware used in computers.

• An operating system is a software that manages computer hardware and provides services for computer programs to run.

Name two popular operating systems used in computers.

• Chrome OS and Unix

• Windows and macOS

• Android and Ubuntu

• Linux and iOS

Explain the role of a kernel in an operating system.

• The kernel manages system resources and provides essential services for the operating system.

• The kernel is responsible for user interface design in the operating system.

• The kernel is a standalone application separate from the operating system.

• The kernel only handles peripheral devices and has no impact on system resources.

What is the purpose of a file system in an operating system?

• To play music and videos

• To organize and manage files and directories on storage devices.

• To send emails

• To control the temperature of the computer

Describe the difference between multitasking and multiprogramming in operating systems.

• Multiprogramming involves executing a single task on multiple CPUs simultaneously.

• Multitasking involves executing multiple tasks sequentially on multiple CPUs.

• Multitasking and multiprogramming are interchangeable terms in operating systems.

• The main difference is that multitasking involves executing multiple tasks simultaneously on a single CPU, while multiprogramming involves having multiple programs loaded in memory at the same time.