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Operating System Structures User Operating system Interface System Calls Types of System calls Operating System Structure Virtual Machines

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  • Q1
    In the structure of an operating system, what is the role of the kernel?
    To manage hardware resources and system calls
    To provide a user interface
    To run applications directly
    To store files on disk
    30s
  • Q2
    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a user interface in an operating system?
    Menu-Driven Interface
    Graphical Interaction
    Command Line Input
    Hardware Management
    30s
  • Q3
    Which system call would you use to create a new file in an operating system?
    Read
    Create
    Close
    Delete
    30s
  • Q4
    What is an Operating System?
    A software that manages computer hardware and software resources
    A programming language
    A type of computer hardware
    A computer application
    30s
  • Q5
    What is a common example of an Operating System?
    Windows
    Word
    Photoshop
    Web browser
    30s
  • Q6
    Which Operating System is known for being open source?
    Windows
    Linux
    iOS
    macOS
    30s
  • Q7
    How does an Operating System provide security?
    By increasing processing speed
    By compressing files
    By managing user permissions and access control
    By installing antivirus software
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the purpose of device drivers in an Operating System?
    To allow the OS to communicate with hardware devices
    To compile programming languages
    To store application data
    To manage user accounts
    30s
  • Q9
    Which of the following is a primary function of an Operating System?
    Performing arithmetic calculations
    Creating graphics
    Developing applications
    Managing system resources
    30s
  • Q10
    What is one of the main goals of an operating system?
    Make the computer hardware in an efficient manner
    Execute user programs and make solving user problems easier
    Make the computer system convenient to use
    Ensure all apps run simultaneously without any control
    30s
  • Q11
    Which of the following best describes a goal of operating systems?
    Manage only hardware resources
    Provide internet security
    Execute user programs and make solving user problems easier
    Develop new programming languages
    30s
  • Q12
    Which of the following is NOT considered a type of application program?
    Web browser
    Database system
    Word processor
    Operating system
    30s
  • Q13
    What are the programs that define how system resources are used to solve user computing problems called?
    Drivers
    Operating system
    Application programs
    Firmware
    30s
  • Q14
    Which component of a computer system includes the CPU, memory, and I/O devices?
    Operating system
    Hardware
    Users
    Application programs
    30s
  • Q15
    In the context of computer systems, who are considered the users?
    Operating systems
    People, machines, other computers
    Application programs
    Hardware components
    30s

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