Functions of Operating Systems

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

• To eliminate the need for software

• To replace hardware components

• To provide an interface for communication

• To directly connect hardware and software

How do operating systems help in managing storage devices?

• By converting data into physical signals

• By scattering data randomly

• By organizing and maintaining storage

• By deleting unnecessary files automatically

What action can an operating system take if a process malfunctions?

• It can restart the computer

• It can ignore the process

• It can terminate the process

• It can increase the process speed

Why are drivers important for operating systems?

• They help the OS and hardware communicate

• They increase the speed of the OS

• They are used to delete files

• They replace the need for antivirus software

Which operating systems are commonly used in mobile devices?

• Linux and Unix

• macOS and Windows

• Android and iOS

• Windows and Linux

How does firmware for gaming consoles and smart cars primarily differ from other types of OS's? (Select all that apply.)

• Firmware is a very complex OS

• Firmware is a simple OS

• Firmware runs in a kinetic environment

• Firmware runs in a static environment