PT101: Quiz 1

What is the main function of an operating system?

• To manage hardware resources

• To provide internet connectivity

• To create software applications

• To enhance graphics performance

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

• Support for New Software

• Data Encryption

• Efficient Resource Use

• User Convenience

What does the term 'Time-sharing Systems' refer to?

• Systems that focus on single-user applications

• Systems that manage hardware upgrades

• Systems that run programs in batches

• Systems that allow multiple users to access the computer simultaneously

Which operating system was developed at Bell Labs?

• Android

• UNIX

• Linux

• Windows

What is the role of the Windows Kernel?

• To manage user applications

• To handle network connections

• To control how the processor works

• To provide a graphical user interface

What does the term 'Batch Operating System' refer to?

• A system that focuses on user convenience

• A system that processes jobs in batches

• A system that allows real-time processing

• A system that runs multiple applications simultaneously

Which component of the Windows OS manages power use?

• Power Manager

• I/O Manager

• Object Manager

• Cache Manager

What is a key feature of Linux Loadable Modules?

• They cannot be removed once added

• They are only used for network protocols

• They can be dynamically linked or unlinked

• They require system reboot for changes

What is the main purpose of the Android Open-Source Project (AOSP)?

• To enhance security features

• To allow developers to create and share their own versions of Android

• To develop proprietary software

• To manage hardware drivers

Which of the following is a characteristic of Modern UNIX systems?

• They are highly modular and flexible

• They are written solely in assembly language

• They do not support real-time processing

• They are only designed for single-processor systems