Operating System Quiz

What is the main purpose of an operating system?

• To perform arithmetic operations

• To manage computer hardware and software resources

• To compile programs

• To convert source code to machine code

Which of the following is a key functionality of an operating system?

• Word processing

• Memory management

• Internet browsing

• Data entry

What is the kernel of an operating system?

• The graphical user interface

• The core component that manages system resources

• A type of application software

• A file system

How is the kernel different from the operating system?

• The kernel is a part of the operating system that directly interacts with hardware

• The kernel is a user interface

• The operating system is a part of the kernel

• The kernel manages applications, while the OS manages hardware

What is the primary role of the user space in an operating system?

• To manage hardware devices

• To provide an interface for user applications

• To control the CPU directly

• To handle low-level operations

Which statement about kernel space is true?

• It is where user applications run

• It has restricted access to ensure system security

• It manages only input/output operations

• It is a separate physical space in RAM

What is multiprogramming in operating systems?

• Running multiple programs on different processors simultaneously

• Executing multiple programs on a single CPU by switching between them

• Running a single program multiple times

• Installing multiple programs on the system

What is multitasking in operating systems?

• The ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

• Running a single program at a time

• Managing a single user only

• Executing one task after another in sequence

How does the Master Boot Record (MBR) differ from a regular file?

• The MBR is stored in the file system, while a regular file is not

• The MBR is located in the first sector of the storage device and contains boot information

• The MBR is a software application, while a file is not

• The MBR is used for data storage, while files are used for booting

What is the primary function of a bootloader?

• To manage file operations

• To load the operating system into memory

• To format the hard drive

• To compile programs