Operating Systems Introduction and Objectives Quiz

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What is the main purpose of an operating system?

To act as an intermediary between the user and computer hardware (correct)

To write application software in high-end languages

To interfere with user activities on the computer system

To only manage device drivers

Which of the following is a component of the computer system?

Application software (correct)

Internet browser

Computer hardware only

Printer

What is the kernel in an operating system?

A device driver

A hardware component

A software containing all elements of the operating system (correct)

A type of application software

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

Linux Signup and view all the answers

What kind of software is System Software?

Software closer to hardware, written in low-end languages Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an objective of the Operating System?

User interference Signup and view all the answers

What area of the computer architecture includes the RAM, I/O, and CPU?

Back area Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the operating system in memory management?

Keeps track of main memory allocation Signup and view all the answers

What does the operating system do in the context of processor management?

Allocates and deallocates CPU to processes Signup and view all the answers

What type of system call involves system programs?

System Calls/Monitor Call Signup and view all the answers

Which activity does the operating system NOT handle?

Physical assembly of computer components Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of an I/O controller in device management?

Keeping track of all devices Signup and view all the answers

Operating Systems Introduction and Objectives Quiz

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What is the main purpose of an operating system?

Which of the following is a component of the computer system?

What is the kernel in an operating system?

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

What kind of software is System Software?

Which of the following is NOT an objective of the Operating System?

What area of the computer architecture includes the RAM, I/O, and CPU?

What is the function of the operating system in memory management?

What does the operating system do in the context of processor management?

What type of system call involves system programs?

Which activity does the operating system NOT handle?

What is the main function of an I/O controller in device management?

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