Operating System Concepts and Functions

This video tutorial provides an overview of operating systems, explaining their role in managing hardware and running applications on computers. It covers the types of operating systems, including desktop and mobile, and highlights popular examples like Windows, Linux, Mac OS, Android, and iOS. The tutorial also delves into the functionality of operating systems as intermediaries between users and hardware, and outlines their key functions such as resource allocation and memory management.

What is the primary role of an operating system in a computer?

• To create hardware

• To design software

• To manage hardware and run applications

• To develop websites

Which company developed the Windows operating system?

• Google

• Microsoft

• Linux Foundation

• Apple

What is a key feature of Linux operating system?

• It is only for mobile devices

• It is exclusive to Apple devices

• It is open source

• It is a commercial software

Which operating system is exclusive to Apple products?

• Android

• Mac OS

• Linux

• Windows

Which mobile operating system was initially developed by a company named Android?

• Android

• Symbian

• Windows Mobile

• iOS

What is the main function of an operating system in relation to hardware?

• To connect users with hardware

• To replace hardware

• To manufacture hardware

• To sell hardware

How does an operating system help in running applications like Microsoft Word?

• By creating new applications

• By deleting unnecessary files

• By translating user commands for the computer

• By directly executing user commands

Which of the following is NOT a function of an operating system?

• Hardware manufacturing

• Security

• Memory management

• Resource allocation

What is the role of an operating system in memory management?

• To manage and allocate memory resources

• To create new memory chips

• To delete all memory

• To increase memory size

Which function of an operating system ensures the protection of data and resources?

• Hardware design

• Security

• User interface design

• Application development