Operating System Quiz

Which component of an operating system focuses on the allocation of processor time to different tasks?

• Shell

• Memory Manager

• Process Manager

• Security Manager

Which of the following is an example of a primary storage device?

• Hard Disk Drive

• Optical Disk Drive

• USB Flash Drive

• Random Access Memory (RAM)

What state is a process in when it is ready for execution?

• New

• Ready

• Run

• Wait

Which category of software includes programs created to perform specific tasks for the user?

• System Software

• Application Software

• Firmware

• Device Drivers

What is seek time?

• Time taken to locate the disk arm to a specified track

• Time taken by the disk to rotate into a position

• Time to transfer data

• Time to access the disk controller

What is the main goal of process scheduling?

• To maximize CPU utilization

• To minimize memory usage

• To maximize response time

• To minimize CPU throughput

What does the short-term scheduler do?

• Determines which processes should be admitted to the system

• Selects processes from the job queue

• Decides when to switch between processes

• Swaps processes in and out of memory

What role does the operating system play in file management?

• Allocating CPU resources for file operations

• Managing file directories

• Allocating printer resources

• Handling network connections

What is the primary difference between a thread and a process?

• Threads share memory space, while processes have separate memory spaces

• Threads have their own program counter, while processes share a program counter

• Threads are lighter weight than processes

• Threads cannot run concurrently, while processes can

What is the primary function of a batch operating system?

• Providing equal CPU time for each task

• Allocating memory efficiently

• Grouping similar tasks into batches for processing

• Allowing multiple users to share resources