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Operating System Basics

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is the primary function of an Operating System (OS)?

To serve as the main interface between a user and the computer hardware

To process complex mathematical calculations

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does a File System primarily do?

Manages and organizes files on a computer

Increases the speed of the computer

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is true about a 'process'?

It is a running program loaded into memory

It refers to the physical components of a computer

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common feature of virtual machines (VMs)?

They run an operating system inside another operating system

They are mainly used for gaming

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which file system is commonly used by Windows?

NTFS

Mac OS Extended

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of an Operating System in running applications?

It allows users to run applications like word processors and browsers

It creates the applications

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is not a common use of virtual machines?

As a primary gaming platform

Testing software

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