16 Questions
What is the primary function of the process management module in an operating system?
Creating, executing, and terminating processes
Which of the following is classified as a primary module of an operating system?
Memory management module
What is the main responsibility of the interrupt handling module in an operating system?
Handling and prioritizing interrupts from external devices
Which module is responsible for managing the organization and storage of data on the computer's disk?
File system module
What is the role of the shell module in an operating system?
Providing a user interface to access the operating system's services
Which module is responsible for managing the allocation and deallocation of memory for processes?
Memory management module
What is the primary role of the file system module in an operating system?
Keeping track of files, their identity, type, and how they are stored
Which module is responsible for managing the allocation and deallocation of memory for processes?
Memory management module
What is the main responsibility of the interrupt handling module in an operating system?
Handling interrupts: hardware, exception, and system calls
Which module provides security services such as encryption, authentication, data integrity, and availability?
Security management module
What is the role of the shell module in an operating system?
Implements the interface of interaction between the user and the kernel
Which module implements a list of functions and services, called communication protocols, to allow inter/inner-computer communication?
Networking module
What are the primary modules that constitute the kernel of an operating system responsible for?
Managing computer resources efficiently and providing a virtual machine
What do drivers do in an operating system?
Interface between the operating system and certain hardware devices
What does the networking module do in an operating system?
Implement a list of functions and services to allow inter/inner-computer communication
What are secondary modules in an operating system responsible for?
Keeping track of files, their identity, type, and how they are stored
Test your knowledge of operating systems with this quiz based on Dr. Karim Lounis' lecture in Information Technology Essentials for Fall 2023. The quiz covers the fundamentals of operating systems and their functions.
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