10 Questions
What is the main function of an operating system?
Executing tasks on the hardware
Which type of devices typically have an operating system installed in them?
Smartphones, supercomputers, and laptops
Why do users need to interact with the operating system to perform tasks on hardware?
To act as an intermediary between the user and hardware
Which of the following is NOT an example of an operating system?
Microsoft Office
What aspect differentiates operating systems like Android OS, Mac OS, Linux, and Windows?
Their core functionalities and structure
What allows CPUs and device controllers to access shared memory in a computer system?
Direct Memory Access
In a computer system, what is responsible for managing the execution of applications on the CPU?
Operating System
What provides a platform for applications to interact with hardware resources in a computer system?
Operating System
Which component of a computer system is responsible for connecting CPUs and device controllers?
Common Bus
What facilitates concurrent execution of CPUs and devices, making them compete for memory cycles in a computer system?
Direct Memory Access
Learn about the role and importance of operating systems in enabling interaction between users and computer hardware. Explore how operating systems facilitate the execution of tasks on various devices, from mobile phones to supercomputers.
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