Al-Zahraa University First Stage Operating System Lecture 3 Quiz
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What is the main function of an operating system?

  • Manages the computer hardware
  • Manages multitasking
  • Acts as an intermediary between users and hardware
  • Controls the execution of application programs (correct)
  • Which type of operating system allows more than one task to take place on the system at the same time?

  • Distributed OS
  • Time-Shared OS (correct)
  • Batch OS
  • Network OS
  • What does a Distributed OS do?

  • Allows systems to share resources
  • Distributes tasks among all processors (correct)
  • Controls the execution of application programs
  • Manages multitasking
  • Which type of operating system groups similar types of jobs under one category?

    <p>Batch OS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a Network OS?

    <p>Shares resources among connected systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of operating system does the OS not forward jobs/tasks directly to the CPU?

    <p>Batch OS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which operating system features a command line interface and supports only single-tasking?

    <p>Disk Operating System (DOS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which operating system is known for its graphical user interface (GUI) and support for everyday tasks like browsing the Internet and playing games?

    <p>Macintosh (Mac)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which operating system offers backward compatibility, supports a graphical user interface (GUI), and enhances performance by utilizing multicore processors?

    <p>Microsoft Windows</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which operating system is open source, easily portable, and offers user security using authentication features and threat detection?

    <p>Linux</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which operating system was developed by Apple Inc. and makes it possible to complete all kinds of everyday tasks on our computer?

    <p>Macintosh (Mac)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which operating system is mainly designed for touchscreen mobile devices, known for its friendly user interface, and is exceptional customizable according to the user’s taste?

    <p>Android</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which operating system does not support multimedia such as games, movies, and music, and allows only one window to be opened at a time?

    <p>Disk Operating System (DOS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which operating system provides an interface known as a graphical user interface (GUI) which eliminates the need to memorize commands for the command line?

    <p>Microsoft Windows</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of devices can Linux OS be installed on?

    <p>Various types of devices like mobile, tablet computers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary feature of Android OS that distinguishes it from other operating systems?

    <p>Its design specifically for touchscreen mobile devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

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