Operating Systems Overview
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Which programming language was developed by John W. Backus in 1956?

  • LISP
  • COBOL
  • BASIC
  • FORTRAN (correct)

    • What technology replaced vacuum tubes during the second generation of computers?

  • Integrated Circuits
  • Photoelectric Cells
  • Transistors (correct)
  • Microsystems

    • Which of the following is NOT a component of an Operating System?

  • I/O Device Management
  • Process Management
  • Data Encryption Management (correct)
  • File Management

    • Which Operating System was developed first during the second generation of computers?

    <p>GMOS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major development characterizes the fourth generation of computing?

    <p>Personal Computers and Workstations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What core function does 'Main Memory Management' refer to in an Operating System?

    <p>Allocating memory for processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the advancement from the third to the fourth generation of computers?

    <p>Transition from Integrated Circuits to Very Large Scale Integration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the 'Command Interpreter System' in an Operating System?

    <p>To provide a user interface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes an operating system's primary function?

    <p>Acting as an interface between the user and computer hardware</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these functions is NOT typically performed by an operating system?

    <p>Creating graphical user interfaces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'job accounting' refer to in the context of an operating system?

    <p>Tracking time and resources for different jobs and users</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of error detecting aids in an operating system?

    <p>Production of dumps, traces, and error messages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which generation of computing did Charles Babbage develop the Analytical Engine?

    <p>0th Generation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An operating system uses which technique to prevent unauthorized access to programs and data?

    <p>Security protocols such as passwords</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is primarily managed by the device management function of an operating system?

    <p>Input and output operations of peripheral devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component was significant to the 0th generation of operating systems?

    <p>Electronic vacuum tubes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following technologies was introduced during the third generation of computers?

    <p>Integrated circuits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary operating system during the second generation of computers?

    <p>GMOS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of an Operating System is responsible for managing input and output devices?

    <p>I/O Device Management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which programming paradigm was predominantly used in the first generation of computers?

    <p>Procedure-oriented programming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which generation did the concept of personal computers emerge?

    <p>Fourth Generation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the first generation of computers?

    <p>Transistors replacing vacuum tubes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of processing system was GMOS based on?

    <p>Single stream batch processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following components would be crucial for ensuring data integrity in an Operating System?

    <p>Security Management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which function of an operating system involves keeping track of resource usage by various users?

    <p>Job Accounting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a primary characteristic of 0th generation computing technology?

    <p>Electronic vacuum tubes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which activity performed by an operating system involves providing supports for debugging?

    <p>Error Detecting Aids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes the role of Security within an operating system?

    <p>Preventing unauthorized access</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary task of Memory Management in an operating system?

    <p>Allocating and tracking memory space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Coordination between different software and users primarily ensures what within an operating system?

    <p>Proper resource allocation and usage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT typically associated with the control over system performance function of an operating system?

    <p>Providing system diagnostics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which basic task is NOT performed by an operating system?

    <p>Artificial Intelligence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary characteristic of the second generation of computers?

    <p>Replacement of vacuum tubes with transistors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the functionality of network management in an Operating System?

    <p>Establishing communication protocols for multiple systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of an Operating System is primarily responsible for coordinating the interaction between system hardware and software resources?

    <p>Process Management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant development in technology occurred with the introduction of the third generation of computers?

    <p>Use of integrated circuits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be inferred about the development of operating systems from the fourth generation of computing?

    <p>They incorporated graphical user interfaces as a standard feature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of operating systems, what is the main purpose of secondary storage management?

    <p>To control long-term data storage and retrieval</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the introduction of high-level programming languages during the first generation impact programming?

    <p>It reduced the reliance on machine language and allowed for better code reusability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of operating systems provides essential support for user interactions with the system?

    <p>Command Interpreter System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a fundamental function of an operating system?

    <p>Data Mining</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of job accounting in an operating system?

    <p>Tracking time and resources used by jobs and users</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which activity performed by an operating system helps in identifying and reporting system errors?

    <p>Error Detecting Aids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which computing generation was electronic vacuum tube technology primarily utilized?

    <p>First Generation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does an operating system play in managing peripheral devices?

    <p>It controls input and output operations with peripheral devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which important aspect of an operating system prevents unauthorized user access?

    <p>Security Mechanisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of 'Control over system performance' in an operating system?

    <p>Recording delays between service requests and system responses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is specifically associated with the 0th generation of computing technology?

    <p>Utilization of electronic vacuum tubes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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