5 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a component of the OS kernel?
Command-line shells
Who created the Linux kernel?
Linus Torvalds
Which of the following is NOT a feature of a desktop environment?
Source code
What is the purpose of a compiler?
To turn source code into binary code
What is the purpose of a translator?
To translate programming code
Study Notes
OS Kernel Components
- The kernel is the core of an operating system, managing hardware resources and providing common services to applications
- Components of the OS kernel include process scheduling, memory management, file systems, I/O management, and security
Linux Kernel
- The Linux kernel was created by Linus Torvalds
Desktop Environments
- A desktop environment provides a graphical user interface (GUI) for interacting with an operating system
- Features of a desktop environment include GUI components, such as toolbars and menus, and system utilities, such as file managers and text editors
- A desktop environment does NOT include device drivers
Compiler and Translator
- A compiler is a program that translates source code written in a high-level programming language into machine code that can be executed by the computer
- A translator is another term for a compiler
- The purpose of a compiler/translator is to translate source code into machine code
Test your knowledge on OS kernel components and their functionalities. Learn about allocating CPU time, enabling program interactions, and interfacing with hardware devices. Discover the differences between various kernels, such as Linux. Explore the different components, including command-line shells, graphical user interfaces, utility programs, libraries, and productivity programs. Get ready to log in and dive into the world of operating systems.
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