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Introduction to Operating Systems: Key Concepts

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What is the main goal of an operating system?

To provide basic computing resources
To manage computer system structure
To execute user programs and make solving user problems easier (correct)
To design and develop computer hardware

Which component is considered as the kernel in an operating system?

System program
Application program
The one program running at all times on the computer (correct)
I/O devices

What does the computer system structure define?

The physical layout of the computer hardware
The programming languages used in developing applications
The communication protocols for networking
The ways in which the system resources are used to solve the computing problems of the users (correct)

Which service is NOT provided by operating systems?

Web development (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the services provided by operating systems for program execution?

Load a program into memory and run that program (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of the kernel in an operating system?

Executing user programs and solving user problems (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is NOT a service provided by operating systems?

Database systems (A) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of operating systems, what does the term 'System Program' refer to?

Programs that ship with the operating system (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of an operating system's memory management?

Allocate memory and manage the data stored in it (D) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of an operating system, what is the significance of protection and security?

Safeguarding the computer system from unauthorized access and malicious activities (C) Signup and view all the answers