Operating System Basics Quiz

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What is the role of an operating system in terms of hardware management?

  • Managing network connections and protocols
  • Providing a user interface for the computer user
  • Developing application software for the computer system
  • Efficiently allocating and overseeing resources such as the CPU, memory, disk storage, and peripherals (correct)

In software management, what essential services does the operating system provide?

  • Graphic design and multimedia support
  • Security protocols and encryption techniques
  • Database management and data analysis
  • Process management, memory allocation, and file system management (correct)

What does the operating system provide to enable software applications to interact with hardware?

  • Isolation from hardware interactions
  • Direct access to hardware components
  • Complete control over hardware resources
  • A layer of abstraction (correct)

What is the primary function of an operating system in relation to multiple applications running concurrently?

<p>Ensuring seamless coexistence of multiple applications and resource sharing without interference or conflicts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What fundamental layer does the operating system serve as within a computer system?

<p>Optimizes the utilization of both hardware and software resources (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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