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Operating System Functions and Components Quiz

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What is the primary function of a device driver in an operating system?

Managing system resources

Running application programs

Facilitating communication between hardware and software (correct)

Providing a user interface

Which type of operating system is designed to allow real-time processing of data without any time delays?

Real-time operating system (correct)

Multi-user operating system

Batch operating system

Single-user operating system

What is the purpose of a virtual memory in an operating system?

To provide additional storage space for applications (correct)

To improve overall system performance

To manage user accounts and permissions

To protect the operating system from malware

Which component of a computer system is responsible for executing specific tasks and providing functionality for users?

Application programs Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not an example of a traditional desktop operating system?

Android Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of a scheduler in an operating system?

Allocating CPU time to different processes Signup and view all the answers

Which type of operating system allows users to view, modify, and distribute its source code?

Open-source operating system Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a file system in an operating system?

To organize and store data on storage devices Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an embedded operating system?

QNX Signup and view all the answers

What is the key role of the shell in an operating system?

Handling user commands and executing programs Signup and view all the answers