Which of the following best describes an Operating System (OS)?

• Hardware component that runs programs
• Software that manages hardware and software resources
• A programming language for computers
• An application used to browse the internet

Which OS function ensures CPU time, memory, and storage are allocated fairly to applications?

• Process Management
• Resource Management
• File Management
• Networking

In multitasking, the OS uses ______ to switch between processes.

• File Sharing
• Virtualization
• Context Switching
• Multithreading

Which component is the “core” of the OS that directly interacts with hardware?

• Kernel
• Driver
• Bootloader
• Shell

Device drivers are important because they:

• Translate user commands into binary code
• Allow the OS to communicate with specific hardware devices
• Store files securely
• Manage the boot process

Which file system is commonly used in Windows OS?

• ext4
• NTFS
• APFS
• FAT12

What is virtual memory?

• Memory located in the cloud
• The CPU cache memory
• Using disk space as an extension of RAM
• Memory reserved for graphics cards

Which type of OS provides predictable response times for critical systems like aircraft control?

• Multi-user OS
• Real-Time OS
• Embedded OS
• Distributed OS

Android is an example of which type of OS?

• Mobile OS
• Embedded OS
• Server OS
• Real-Time OS

Which OS function handles creating, reading, writing, and deleting files?

• File & Storage Management
• Process Management
• Networking
• Resource Scheduling