OSS (QUIZ 1) Introduction to Operating Systems

What is the primary purpose of an operating system?

• To manage hardware and software resources

• To create application software

• To design computer hardware

• To perform data analysis

Which of the following is an example of an operating system?

• Microsoft Word

• Google Chrome

• Windows 10

• Adobe Photoshop

Which type of operating system allows multiple users to share system resources simultaneously?

• Batch Operating System

• Real-Time Operating System

• Time-Sharing Operating System

• Embedded Operating System

In which decade did multiprogramming and multitasking operating systems emerge?

• 1940s

• 1950s

• 1960s

• 1970s

What is the main disadvantage of batch operating systems?

• High interactivity

• Inefficient resource utilization

• Lack of user interactivity

• Complex user interface

Which operating system is commonly used in embedded systems?

• macOS

• Embedded Linux

• Windows 10

• UNIX

What does the acronym GUI stand for in the context of operating systems?

• General User Interface

• Graphical User Interface

• Global User Interface

• Gateway User Interface

Which type of operating system provides immediate processing of real-time data?

• Distributed Operating System

• Batch Operating System

• Real-Time Operating System

• Time-Sharing Operating System

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

• Managing hardware resources

• Providing a user interface

• Ensuring system security

• Compiling code

What is an example of a distributed operating system?

• Windows 10

• Apache Hadoop

• VxWorks

• Android