Operating System Concepts Quiz

What is the primary function of an operating system?

• To act as a web server

• To serve as a database

• To manage hardware components only

• To provide an environment for program execution

Which of the following is a type of user interface provided by operating systems?

• Web Interface

• Database Management System (DBMS)

• Network Interface

• Command-Line Interface (CLI)

What is a system call?

• A method for user programs to request services from the operating system

• A command to shut down the computer

• A type of hardware error

• A user interface feature

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

• User interface management

• I/O operations

• File system manipulation

• Database management

What does the term 'resource allocation' refer to in operating systems?

• Allocating disk space for files

• Managing user permissions

• Distributing CPU cycles and memory to processes

• Creating user accounts

Which of the following is a method for passing parameters to the operating system?

• Using registers

• Using a web interface

• Using a command line

• Using a database

What is the purpose of a command line interpreter?

• To execute commands entered by the user

• To provide a graphical user interface

• To compile programs

• To manage hardware resources

Which of the following is an example of a system call related to process control?

• Send message

• Read data

• Open file

• Create process

What is the role of a linker in operating systems?

• To combine object files into a single executable

• To manage memory allocation

• To provide user interfaces

• To execute system calls

Which of the following describes a microkernel?

• A kernel that is only used in embedded systems

• A kernel that only supports graphical interfaces

• A minimal kernel that runs only essential services

• A large kernel with many built-in services