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What is the primary function of a device driver in an operating system?
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?
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?
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?
Which component of a computer system is responsible for executing specific tasks and providing functionality for users?
Which of the following is not an example of a traditional desktop operating system?
Which of the following is not an example of a traditional desktop operating system?
What is the primary role of a scheduler in an operating system?
What is the primary role of a scheduler in an operating system?
Which type of operating system allows users to view, modify, and distribute its source code?
Which type of operating system allows users to view, modify, and distribute its source code?
What is the main purpose of a file system in an operating system?
What is the main purpose of a file system in an operating system?
Which of the following is an example of an embedded operating system?
Which of the following is an example of an embedded operating system?
What is the key role of the shell in an operating system?
What is the key role of the shell in an operating system?
