WorksheetsUnit I_Operating Systems Quiz_01
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 40mins
Which of the following is NOT a component of a computer system?
CPU
Operating System
Compiler
Hard Disk
What is the primary function of an operating system?
Compiling programs
Managing hardware resources
Running web browsers
Connecting to the internet
Which memory type is volatile?
ROM
Hard Disk
RAM
DVD
The CPU executes instructions stored in:
Hard Disk
RAM
USB Drive
Cache
What is the purpose of input devices?
Store data
Process data
Provide data to the computer
Display output
Which of the following is NOT an output device?
Monitor
Printer
Speaker
Keyboard
Which component acts as the 'brain' of a computer?
RAM
CPU
Hard Disk
Motherboard
Which of the following is a secondary storage device?
Registers
RAM
Hard Disk
Cache Memory
What is the role of an operating system?
Perform calculations
Provide a user interface
Execute SQL queries
Design software
Which of the following is NOT an objective of an OS?
Resource management
User interface provision
Application development
Security management
Which OS is known for open-source development?
Windows
Linux
macOS
DOS
Which of the following is a real-time operating system?
Windows
Linux
Android
VxWorks
What is the main feature of a time-sharing OS?
One user at a time
Multiple users sharing CPU time
Uses a batch queue
No multitasking
What does a multi-tasking OS allow?
Running multiple processes at the same time
Running only one process at a time
Running OS commands only
Running only a single program
Which OS is used in mainframe computers?
Windows 10
Unix
iOS
macOS
Which OS was the first to introduce GUI?
Unix
Windows
macOS
DOS
What is a distributed operating system?
An OS for a single-user computer
An OS that runs on multiple interconnected computers
An OS with no user interface
An OS that only supports mobile devices
Which component temporarily stores instructions before execution?
Cache Memory
Hard Disk
Sound Card
Graphics Card
Which of the following is NOT a type of operating system?
Distributed OS
Real-time OS
Multi-threaded OS
Compiler OS
What is the core part of an OS?
Shell
Kernel
System Call
GUI
What is the function of system calls?
Manage hardware resources
Provide user interaction
Request services from the OS
Display output
Which of the following is NOT a system program?
File management
Process management
Web browser
Communication program
What is a monolithic kernel?
A small kernel with limited functions
A large kernel managing all OS services
A layered kernel
A hybrid kernel
What is the primary function of an OS shell?
Interact with hardware
Provide a user interface
Execute system programs
Manage RAM
Which method is used for OS design?
Bottom-up
Top-down
Layered
Stepwise
What is the first program executed when a computer starts?
Bootloader
Operating System
Kernel
File Manager
What is an interrupt?
A pause in a process
A request for service from the OS
A background process
A kernel function
Which OS structure improves modularity?
Monolithic
Layered
Simple
Batch Processing
Which of the following is NOT a component of OS security?
Authentication
Authorization
File Management
Encryption
What is the function of device drivers?
Manage RAM
Control hardware devices
Execute applications
Manage networks
Which memory is volatile?
A) ROM
B) Hard Disk
C) Cache
D) Pen Drive
Which of the following is NOT a user interface type?
Command-Line Interface (CLI)
Graphical User Interface (GUI)
Network Interface (NI)
Touch Interface
Which OS structure includes only essential functions within the kernel?
Monolithic
Microkernel
Hybrid
Virtual Machine
Which of the following OS structures is used in Windows?
Monolithic
Layered
Microkernel
Hybrid
What is the function of system calls in an OS?
Execute applications
Allow user programs to request services from the OS
Run background processes
Manage user permissions
Which OS structure provides a hierarchical design to improve modularity?
Monolithic
Layered
Microkernel
Hybrid
What is the primary goal of OS design?
To maximize system performance and efficiency
To make the OS as complex as possible
To prevent user access to system resources
To slow down process execution
Which of the following is NOT a factor in OS design?
Efficiency
Security
Aesthetics
Scalability
Which memory is directly accessed by the CPU?
A) Secondary memory
B) Cache memory
C) Main memory
D) Virtual memory
Which OS service is responsible for allocating memory to processes?
File System Management
Memory Management
Device Management
Security Management
