Operating System Structures and Components Quiz
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Which of the following is a correct operating system structure?

  • Monolithic
  • Single processing
  • Kernel (correct)
  • Multiprocessing

What is the main function of the kernel in an operating system?

  • Organizes data in an effective manner and is tuned to the specific characteristics of the device
  • Provides an interface for users of an operating system which allows access to the services of a kernel
  • Manages the computer resources and allows other programs to run and use these resources (correct)
  • Requests service from the operating system based on the monolithic kernel or the microkernel

Which of the following is an open-source operating system?

  • Ubuntu Linux (correct)
  • Windows Phone
  • iOS
  • Windows 10

What does an operating system primarily do?

<p>Manages computer resources and allows execution of programs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component acts as the 'heart' of most computer operating systems?

<p>Kernel (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main part of the operating system?

<p>Kernel (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an open-source operating system?

<p>Linux (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the basic function of an operating system?

<p>Execute user programs to make solving user problems easier (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Select the purpose of a system call in Operating System:

<p>Program can request a service from an operating system’s kernel (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does function application software do?

<p>Help the user run specific tasks like word processors or web browsers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Do smartphones need operating systems?

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of an operating system?

<p>Execute user programs and make solving user problems easier (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the operating system is responsible for managing memory?

<p>Kernel function (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of an operating system's kernel?

<p>Improve CPU performance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes an open-source operating system?

<p>An open-source operating system allows developers to access and modify its source code (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What function does an operating system perform in relation to peripherals?

<p>Act as an interface between hardware and application programs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a role of the operating system?

<p>Improve CPU performance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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