Computer Operating System Basics Quiz
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What is an operating system (OS)?

  • The physical components of a computer such as the system unit, input devices, output devices, and storage devices
  • A collection of software that manages computer hardware resources and provides common services for computer programs (correct)
  • A software that only performs basic tasks like file management and memory management
  • A type of computer virus that controls peripheral devices

    • What are the important activities that an Operating System performs?

  • Security and error detection (correct)
  • Social media integration and email management
  • Game management and graphics control
  • Sound system optimization and video editing

    • What does Steve Ballmer's quote 'COMPUTER SCIENCE IS THE OPERATING SYSTEM FOR ALL THE INNOVATION' imply?

  • Operating systems are the only innovation in computer science
  • Operating systems are unnecessary for technological progress
  • Computer science is irrelevant for technological advancement
  • Computer science is fundamental for driving innovation (correct)

    • What tasks does an operating system perform?

    <p>File management, memory management, process management, handling input and output, and controlling peripheral devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is learning about operating systems important?

    <p>An Operating System (OS) is an interface between a computer user and computer hardware.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the long-term scheduler?

    <p>Determine which processes are admitted to the system for processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the short-term scheduler?

    <p>Select among the processes kept in system memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the medium-term scheduler?

    <p>Remove processes from memory to reduce multiprogramming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is swapping in the context of CPU scheduling?

    <p>The process is swapped out and swapped in later by the medium-term scheduler</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the dispatcher play in CPU scheduling?

    <p>Another component involved in the CPU scheduling function is the dispatcher.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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