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H446_2_Operating System Quiz

Authored by George Dong

Computers

12th Grade

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H446_2_Operating System Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of an operating system?

To manage the operations of the computer

To design the hardware of the computer

To create application software

To perform arithmetic calculations

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

To execute user commands

To load the operating system into RAM

To manage network connections

To compile software programs

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Memory management

Processor scheduling

Hardware plugin/unplugging

Interrupt service routines

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does an operating system use to disguise the complexities of managing hardware?

A simple interface

A complex algorithm

A hardware manual

A programming language

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of memory management in an operating system?

To increase the speed of the CPU

To allocate specific areas of memory to each program

To manage the power supply of the computer

To enhance the graphics performance

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of paging in memory management?

To increase the size of the memory

To divide memory into fixed size pages

To enhance the security of the system

To improve the display resolution

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does segmentation differ from paging in memory management?

Segmentation uses fixed size pages, while paging uses variable size segments

Segmentation divides memory into variable length segments, while paging uses fixed size pages

Segmentation is used for security, while paging is used for speed

Segmentation is a hardware process, while paging is a software process

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