Operating System Quiz

What is an Operating System?

• A program that acts as an interface between a user and hardware

• A type of software that manages computer hardware

• A program that executes user applications

• A system that provides security for user data

What is the main function of Processor Management?

• To allocate memory to processes

• To manage the order of process execution

• To handle file storage

• To ensure device communication

What does Memory Management involve?

• Tracking memory usage by programs

• Allocating CPU time to processes

• Managing file directories

• Controlling device drivers

What is the role of File Management in an OS?

• To manage user access settings

• To allocate memory to processes

• To schedule CPU time for processes

• To track device communication

What is the purpose of Device Management?

• To manage user data security

• To track all devices connected to the system

• To allocate memory to processes

• To manage file directories

What are the two modes of a processor in an OS?

• User mode and Kernel mode

• Application mode and System mode

• Execution mode and Idle mode

• Safe mode and Normal mode

What happens in Kernel Mode?

• The code has restricted access to hardware

• The code can execute any CPU instruction

• The code runs applications

• The code is isolated from user applications

What is the significance of User Mode?

• It allows direct access to hardware

• It isolates applications from the OS

• It provides unrestricted access to memory

• It is used for executing kernel functions

What is a Batch Operating System?

• An OS that processes jobs in batches

• An OS that allows real-time processing

• An OS that runs multiple applications simultaneously

• An OS that manages network resources

What is Multiprogramming in an OS?

• Running multiple programs at the same time

• Switching between multiple programs in memory

• Executing jobs in a batch

• Managing user access to files