
Operating System Concepts and Functions

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary purpose of an operating system?
To manage internet connections
To increase the speed of the computer
To create application software
To provide an interface between the user and the hardware
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT an example of application software?
Graphics program
Spreadsheet
Word processor
Device driver
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of utility programs in an operating system?
To create new applications
To maintain the computer
To manage internet connections
To provide a user interface
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is memory management important in an operating system?
To manage internet connections
To create new applications
To manage the data acquired by programs
To increase the speed of the computer
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the function of device drivers in an operating system?
To create new applications
To manage internet connections
To translate operating system instructions for hardware
To provide a user interface
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is multitasking in the context of operating systems?
Running multiple programs simultaneously
Increasing the speed of the computer
Managing internet connections
Creating new applications
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does an operating system handle multiple applications running at the same time?
By increasing the speed of the computer
By allocating a small amount of time to each process
By running them all at the same time
By creating new applications
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