Operating Systems Quiz

What is the main purpose of an Operating System?

• To design hardware

• To manage hardware and software resources

• To process programming languages

• To handle user input

What does the POST process check during booting?

• Operating System functionality

• Hardware functionality

• Memory allocation

• Application software

Which of the following is an example of a Real-Time Operating System?

• Linux

• Windows 7

• ATM Systems

• MS-DOS

Which Operating System is Free and Open Source?

• MacOS

• Windows Server

• Ubuntu

• MS-DOS

Which file system is commonly used in modern Windows Operating Systems?

• FAT32

• NTFS

• ext4

• ReiserFS

What is the role of device drivers?

• Compress files

• Translate languages

• Enable communication between the OS and peripherals

• Perform disk defragmentation

Which utility program is used to rearrange fragmented files on a hard disk?

• File Compression

• Antivirus Software

• Disk Defragmentation

• Task Manager

What does WIMP in GUI stand for?

• Windows, Icons, Menus, Pointer

• Windows, Interface, Mouse, Programs

• Web, Icons, Menus, Pointer

• Windows, Input, Mouse, Printer

What type of Operating System supports multiple users simultaneously?

• Single-user OS

• Multi-user OS

• Real-Time OS

• Multi-tasking OS

Which of the following is NOT a service provided by an Operating System?

• File Management

• Process Management

• Device Management

• Software Development