Operating System Services Quiz 2

What is one of the primary functions of an operating system in terms of communication?

• Resource allocation

• Information exchange

• Error detection

• Process scheduling

Which of the following is NOT a type of system call?

• Process creation

• File management

• Memory allocation

• Data encryption

What does the command line interpreter (CLI) primarily do?

• Fetch and execute user commands

• Compile programming languages

• Manage system resources

• Provide a graphical user interface

Which operating system structure is characterized by layers built on top of each other?

• Layered approach

• Hybrid systems

• Microkernel

• Monolithic structure

What is the purpose of a linker in operating systems?

• To execute programs

• To combine object files into a single executable

• To manage memory allocation

• To provide user authentication

Which of the following is a benefit of microkernels?

• Increased kernel mode operations

• Higher performance

• Easier to extend

• More complex design

What is the role of background services in an operating system?

• To manage file systems

• To provide user interfaces

• To perform system tasks without user interaction

• To run applications

Which of the following best describes a hybrid operating system?

• Operates without any user interface

• Combines multiple approaches for performance and security

• Uses only a monolithic structure

• Is entirely based on microkernel architecture

What is the main function of system services in an operating system?

• To manage hardware resources

• To facilitate program development and execution

• To provide a user-friendly interface

• To ensure security from external threats

Which of the following is a characteristic of loadable kernel modules (LKMs)?

• They are static and cannot be modified

• They are loaded as needed within the kernel

• They require a complete system reboot to update

• They are only used in monolithic kernels