Operating System Basics Quiz
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What is the primary function of an operating system?

  • Developing new application programs
  • Controlling the execution of application programs (correct)
  • Optimizing device controllers
  • Managing the computer hardware

    • Which objective of the operating system focuses on making the computer more user-friendly?

  • Efficiency
  • Convenience (correct)
  • Compatibility
  • Evolution

    • What is the role of a device controller in a computer system?

  • Manage a specific type of device (correct)
  • Control the CPU operations
  • Execute application programs
  • Optimize memory usage

    • What is the purpose of the initial program in a computer system?

    <p>To start the computer running</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a general-purpose computer system, what provides access to shared memory?

    <p>Common bus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the bootstrap program?

    <p>To load the operating system kernel into memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first system process on UNIX?

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

    When a CPU is interrupted, it immediately transfers execution to:

    <p>A fixed location containing the service routine for the interrupt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of providing interrupts?

    <p>To increase CPU utilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which function is not a part of the system services provided by the kernel?

    <p>Error Detection</p> Signup and view all the answers

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