Search Header Logo

OS Quiz - Module - 1 - Day 1

Authored by Sandip Sadhukhan

Information Technology (IT)

University

Used 1+ times

OS Quiz -  Module - 1 - Day 1
AI

AI Actions

Add similar questions

Adjust reading levels

Convert to real-world scenario

Translate activity

More...

    Content View

    Student View

20 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an Operating System (OS)?

A type of computer hardware

A program that acts as an intermediary between a user of a computer and the computer hardware

An application program like a word processor

A specific type of CPU

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT listed as a component of a computer system structure?

Hardware

Application programs

Network cables

Users

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these is an example of an Operating System mentioned in the document?

Microsoft Word

Google Chrome

Linux

Adobe Photoshop

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The evolution of Operating Systems has been driven by what factors?

Only hardware improvements

Only user needs

Hardware improvements + User needs

Software bugs only

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the first generation of operating systems (Gen 1), what was primarily used for I/O?

Keyboards

Touchscreens

Punchcards

Mouse

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the key characteristic of Operating Systems in the second generation (Gen 2)?

Multitasking

Batch systems

Real-time processing

Distributed systems

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of OS allows multiple programs to be loaded into memory simultaneously, with the CPU switching between them if one needs to wait for an I/O operation?

Batch Operating System

Multi-Programming Operating System

Single-User Operating System

Real-Time Operating System

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Create resources

Host any resource

Get auto-graded reports

Google

Continue with Google

Email

Continue with Email

Classlink

Continue with Classlink

Clever

Continue with Clever

or continue with

Microsoft

Microsoft

Apple

Apple

Others

Others

Already have an account?