Operating Systems Functions

What is the primary function of an operating system?

• To compile programs

• To manage hardware and software resources

• To design user interfaces

• To create web pages

Which of the following is NOT a function of an operating system?

• Memory management

• Process management

• Network management

• Word processing

What does the operating system use to manage the execution of multiple processes?

• Multitasking

• Multithreading

• Multiprocessing

• All of the above

Which component of the operating system is responsible for managing the file system?

• Kernel

• Shell

• File Manager

• Device Driver

What is the role of the kernel in an operating system?

• To provide a user interface

• To manage system resources and communication between hardware and software

• To run application software

• To manage network connections

Which of the following is a type of user interface provided by operating systems?

• Command Line Interface (CLI)

• Graphical User Interface (GUI)

• Both A and B

• None of the above

What is virtual memory in the context of operating systems?

• A type of physical memory

• A memory management technique that uses disk space as an extension of RAM

• A type of cache memory

• A memory used by the CPU

Which of the following is a function of the operating system's process management?

• Scheduling processes

• Allocating resources to processes

• Terminating processes

• All of the above

What is the purpose of device drivers in an operating system?

• To manage software applications

• To enable communication between the operating system and hardware devices

• To provide network services

• To manage user accounts

Which of the following best describes the function of an operating system's security management?

• Protecting data from unauthorized access

• Managing user authentication

• Implementing access controls

• All of the above