7.2.1 Understand the features and use of operating systems

What is the main function of an operating system?

• Increase power supply

• Manage hardware and software resources

• Design computer chips

• Format hard drives

Which operating system is best suited for processing payroll at the end of each month?

• Real-time OS

• Batch OS

• Mobile OS

• Network OS

Which of the following is a feature of multitasking OS?

• Power-saving mode

• Batch job queuing

• Time-slicing

• Cloud storage

Real-time operating systems are typically used in:

• Video editing

• Data analysis

• Industrial automation

• Gaming consoles

Which OS is designed for smartphones and tablets?

• Batch OS

• Real-time OS

• Mobile OS

• Network OS

Time-slicing is used in which type of operating system?

• Real-time OS

• Mobile OS

• Batch OS

• Multitasking OS

A key benefit of a batch operating system is:

• Real-time feedback

• Immediate user interaction

• Efficient processing of large volumes of jobs

• High battery efficiency

What is the purpose of interrupts in multitasking OS?

• Stop all processes

• Restart the system

• Switch between tasks

• Increase RAM

Which OS is designed for efficient communication between computers on a LAN?

• Real-time OS

• Batch OS

• Network OS

• Mobile OS

Real-time operating systems are known for:

• Graphical interface

• Delayed processing

• Timely and predictable responses

• Battery saving