Understanding Operating Systems

What is the primary purpose of an operating system?

• To directly interact with hardware

• To provide a platform for application software

• To replace application software

• To manage internet connections

How do users typically interact with hardware?

• Using only command line interfaces

• By writing code

• Through application software

• Directly through the hardware

What role does the operating system play in running application software?

• It creates the software

• It provides a platform for the software to run

• It deletes the software

• It replaces the software

Which of the following is NOT a utility program?

• Compression software

• Word processor

• Encryption software

• Defragmentation software

What is the function of device drivers?

• To manage internet connections

• To create application software

• To translate operating system instructions for hardware

• To provide a user interface

What is an interrupt in the context of operating systems?

• A memory management technique

• A user interface

• A signal that requires processor attention

• A type of software

Which user interface is known for being visual and interactive?

• Menu-driven interface

• Graphical user interface

• Command line interface

• Natural language interface

What is a key characteristic of a command line interface?

• It is only for beginners

• It is text-heavy and efficient

• It uses natural language

• It is very resource-heavy

Where would you typically find a menu-driven interface?

• At cash points and chip and pin devices

• In graphical design software

• In advanced software development

• In operating system kernels

Which of the following is an example of a natural language interface?

• MS-DOS

• Windows

• Siri

• Linux