Computer Operating System: Introduction and Concepts
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What is the primary function of a computer operating system?

  • To manage software applications
  • To manage hardware resources
  • To provide internet connectivity
  • To provide an interface between the user and hardware (correct)

    • What happens to a machine without an operating system?

  • It becomes extremely slow
  • It becomes highly efficient
  • It becomes null (correct)
  • It becomes highly secure

    • What is the operating system comprised of?

  • Collection of network devices
  • Collection of system software (correct)
  • Collection of hardware components
  • Collection of application software

    • What is one of the main functions of an operating system?

    <p>To manage memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What enables users to interact with hardware?

    <p>Operating system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the main functions of an operating system?

    <p>Memory management, process management, and security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a computer operating system?

    <p>To manage hardware and software resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the core component of an operating system?

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

    What type of operating system is used in modern computers?

    <p>Multi-user Operating system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between GUI and CLI operating systems?

    <p>GUI uses a mouse, CLI uses a keyboard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a terminal in an operating system?

    <p>To interact with the computer hardware</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of operating system was used in the first generation of computers?

    <p>Batch processing Operating system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a real-time operating system?

    <p>ATM Terminal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is multitasking in an operating system?

    <p>Executing multiple tasks concurrently</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a single-user operating system?

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

    What is multiprocessing in an operating system?

    <p>Using multiple processors in a system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is multi-programming in an operating system?

    <p>Storing multiple programs in the main memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of operating system is Windows XP?

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

    What type of Operating System is used in a client-server setup?

    <p>Network Operating System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which generation of Operating System used mechanical machines?

    <p>Zeroth Generation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main technology used in the Second Generation of Operating Systems?

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

    Why was the transistor replaced in the Third Generation of Operating Systems?

    <p>Because of current leakage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the characteristic of the Operating System used in the Second Generation?

    <p>Batch Processing Operating System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a Network Operating System?

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

    What is a characteristic of the fourth generation of operating systems?

    <p>Large scale integration is used in this generation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a feature of the MAC operating system?

    <p>The security is on another level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the batch processing operating system?

    <p>It uses a job to execute the program</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common usage of Windows operating system?

    <p>Windows is used on computers manufactured by other companies except Apple</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an advantage of the fourth generation of operating systems?

    <p>Optimization of processor in this generation is very good</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be said about industry leaders?

    <p>They do their work on MAC</p> Signup and view all the answers

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