Operating Systems: Types, Functions, and Management

Question 1

Which of the following is a fundamental function of an operating system?

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Managing hardware and software resources

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Performing arithmetic calculations

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Playing media files

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Creating documents

Question 2

Which of the following types of operating systems is designed for mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets?

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Mobile operating system

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Real-time operating system

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Server operating system

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Embedded operating system

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a command-line interface (CLI) used to interact with an operating system?

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Bash

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Graphical User Interface (GUI)

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Touchscreen interface

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Voice-activated interface

Question 4

What is the term used to describe the process of organizing and managing memory resources within an operating system, ensuring efficient allocation and utilization?

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Memory management

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Process management

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Storage management

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File management

Question 5

Which of the following is a widely-used file system format commonly employed in various operating systems?

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NTFS

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HTML

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XML

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JSON

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of a device driver within an operating system?

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To act as a software intermediary, facilitating communication and data exchange between hardware devices and the operating system.

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To provide long-term storage for data

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To manage user accounts and permissions

Question 7

Which of the following is a key advantage of using a multi-user operating system?

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It allows multiple users to simultaneously access and share system resources, such as files, applications, and peripherals.

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It significantly enhances processing power.

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It reduces software licensing costs.

Question 8

Which of the following is a potential security vulnerability associated with operating systems?

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Malware infections, such as viruses, worms, and Trojans, which can compromise system integrity and user data.

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Hardware component failures

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Accidental user errors

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Power outages

Question 9

What is the term used to describe the process of installing, configuring, managing, and maintaining an operating system to ensure its optimal performance and security?

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System administration

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Software engineering

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Data analysis

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Network administration

Question 10

Which of the following is a fundamental concept of system virtualization?

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Creating and managing multiple isolated virtual machines (VMs) that can run simultaneously on a single physical server, sharing its resources.

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Reducing hardware costs

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Improving software performance

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a widely used desktop operating system?

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Android

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Windows

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macOS

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Linux

Question 12

What is the primary function of an operating system kernel?

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Managing the essential hardware resources of the computer system

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Executing applications and programs

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Providing a user-friendly interface for human interaction with the computer

Question 13

A process that is currently being executed by the central processing unit (CPU) is in what state?

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Running

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Terminated

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Waiting

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Ready

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a common memory management technique used by operating systems?

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Sequential allocation

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Paging

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Virtual memory

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Segmentation

Question 15

What is the primary purpose of a file system?

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Organizing and storing files and data on a storage device efficiently

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Providing a user-friendly interface for human interaction with the computer

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Managing the central processing unit (CPU) and its processes

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of a batch operating system?

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IBM's OS/360

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Windows 10

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Android 11

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macOS Catalina

Question 17

What is the key distinction between a multiprogramming operating system and a multitasking operating system?

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Multitasking allows multiple processes to run concurrently, while multiprogramming only permits multiple processes to reside in memory simultaneously.

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Multiprogramming is inherently more efficient than multitasking.

Question 18

How does a time-sharing operating system manage the allocation of CPU time among multiple users?

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By rapidly switching between processes at predetermined intervals, allocating each process a brief time slot for execution

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By permitting only a single process to run at any given moment

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By prioritizing processes based on their perceived importance or urgency

Question 19

What is the primary function of a device driver?

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To facilitate communication between the operating system and hardware devices

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To store user data and files

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To provide a user interface for human interaction with the computer

Question 20

Which of the following is a primary function of an operating system?

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Managing computer resources

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Browsing the internet

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Creating documents

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Playing games

Question 21

Which scheduling algorithm gives each process an equal time slice to execute?

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Round-robin

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Priority scheduling

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Least recently used (LRU)

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Shortest job first (SJF)

Question 22

What is the primary purpose of a device driver?

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To facilitate communication between an operating system and hardware devices

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To manage memory allocation

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To interpret user commands

Question 23

Which of the following is an advantage of using a virtual machine?

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Enhanced security and resource isolation

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Easier to set up and manage

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Typically more cost-effective than physical machines

Question 24

What is a key distinction between a kernel and a user interface?

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A kernel operates at the core of the operating system, while a user interface interacts directly with the user

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A kernel is open-source, while a user interface is proprietary

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A kernel is written in low-level code, while a user interface is written in high-level code

Question 25

Which of the following is typically NOT a component of a graphical user interface (GUI)?

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Command line

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Desktop

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Icons

Question 26

What is the primary role of a boot loader?

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Loading the operating system into memory and initiating its execution

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Providing a graphical user interface

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Managing file systems

Question 27

Which of the following practices is recommended for effective operating system management?

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Regularly installing security updates

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Deleting critical system files

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Allowing users to install any software they desire

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Disabling firewalls