Operating System Principles Quiz

What is the primary function of an operating system?

• To manage hardware components

• To execute application software

• To control user interfaces

• To coordinate system resources

Which of the following is not a type of operating system?

• Real-time operating system

• Network operating system

• Application operating system

• Embedded operating system

What is the main purpose of the kernel in an operating system?

• To provide a graphical user interface

• To manage hardware resources

• To execute application software

• To control network connections

Which component of an operating system provides an interface for interaction between users and the system?

• Kernel

• User interface

• Device drivers

• System calls

What are the core functionalities of an operating system?

• Input and output processing

• Memory management and process scheduling

• File system management and network communication

• All of the above

What is the role of device drivers in an operating system?

• To provide a user interface

• To manage memory allocation

• To control hardware devices

• To execute application software

Which component of an operating system provides a set of functions for programs to use services of the operating system?

• Kernel

• User interface

• Device drivers

• System calls

What is the purpose of the user interface in an operating system?

• To interact with hardware components

• To manage system resources

• To facilitate communication between users and the system

• To optimize process scheduling

Which component of an operating system is responsible for managing resources such as CPU, memory, and devices?

• Kernel

• User interface

• Device drivers

• System calls

What function does inter-process communication serve in an operating system?

• It allows processes to communicate and synchronize with each other

• It manages device drivers

• It provides a graphical user interface

• It executes application software