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Introduction to Operating Systems

Authored by Hafizah Ismail

Computers

12th Grade

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Introduction to Operating Systems
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of an operating system?

To provide internet connectivity

To store data permanently

To run applications without user input

The primary function of an operating system is to manage hardware and software resources.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a type of operating system structure?

Monolithic

Distributed

Networked

Real-time

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a characteristic of a monolithic operating system?

A microkernel design with minimal services.

Single large kernel managing all system resources.

Multiple small kernels working independently.

A distributed system architecture.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of operating system allows multiple users to access resources simultaneously?

Single-user operating system

Real-time operating system

Embedded operating system

Multi-user operating system

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main difference between closed source and open source operating systems?

Closed source operating systems allow public access to their source code.

The main difference is that closed source operating systems restrict access to their source code, whereas open source operating systems allow public access and modification of their source code.

Open source operating systems are only available for Linux-based systems.

Closed source operating systems are free to use, while open source are paid.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a single processor system, how many CPUs are used?

4 CPUs

2 CPUs

1 CPU

8 CPUs

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does multitasking in an operating system refer to?

Multitasking is the ability to run multiple operating systems on a single machine.

Multitasking allows multiple processes to run concurrently in an operating system.

Multitasking refers to the process of shutting down applications to save resources.

Multitasking allows only one process to run at a time.

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