Operating Systems Overview Quiz
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What is the primary function of an operating system?

  • To execute user programs and make solving user problems easier (correct)
  • To provide basic computing resources like CPU, memory, and I/O devices
  • To define the ways in which the system resources are used to solve computing problems
  • To control and coordinate the use of hardware among various applications and users

    • Which component of a computer system provides basic computing resources?

  • Users
  • Operating system
  • Application programs
  • Hardware (correct)

    • What defines the ways in which the system resources are used to solve computing problems?

  • Process Management
  • Application programs (correct)
  • Operating system
  • Users

    • Which part of the computer system can be divided into process management, memory management, file system management, and device management?

    <p>Operating system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of an operating system in terms of computer hardware?

    <p>To control and coordinate the use of hardware among various applications and users</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of an operating system?

    <p>Managing computer hardware and software resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sector has Android as the dominant operating system as of September 2023?

    <p>Mobile sector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the personal computer market, which operating system holds a dominant market share as of September 2023?

    <p>Microsoft Windows</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an operating system act as when it comes to hardware functions such as input and output?

    <p>An intermediary between programs and the computer hardware</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of systems exist for many applications apart from the common operating systems found on devices?

    <p>Embedded and real-time systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of time-sharing operating systems?

    <p>Efficient allocation of processor time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the mobile sector, what makes Linux distributions dominant in the server and supercomputing sectors?

    <p>Efficient use of system resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes specialized classes of operating systems such as embedded and real-time systems from common operating systems found on devices?

    <p>Existence for many applications apart from common operating systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes macOS by Apple Inc. rank second in the personal computer market as of September 2023?

    <p>Efficient use of system resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do time-sharing operating systems contribute to efficient use of computer resources?

    <p>By scheduling tasks for efficient use of the system</p> Signup and view all the answers

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