15 Questions
What is the primary function of an operating system?
To execute user programs and make solving user problems easier
Which component of a computer system provides basic computing resources?
Hardware
What defines the ways in which the system resources are used to solve computing problems?
Application programs
Which part of the computer system can be divided into process management, memory management, file system management, and device management?
Operating system
What is the goal of an operating system in terms of computer hardware?
To control and coordinate the use of hardware among various applications and users
What is the primary function of an operating system?
Managing computer hardware and software resources
Which sector has Android as the dominant operating system as of September 2023?
Mobile sector
In the personal computer market, which operating system holds a dominant market share as of September 2023?
Microsoft Windows
What does an operating system act as when it comes to hardware functions such as input and output?
An intermediary between programs and the computer hardware
What type of systems exist for many applications apart from the common operating systems found on devices?
Embedded and real-time systems
What is the primary function of time-sharing operating systems?
Efficient allocation of processor time
In the mobile sector, what makes Linux distributions dominant in the server and supercomputing sectors?
Efficient use of system resources
What distinguishes specialized classes of operating systems such as embedded and real-time systems from common operating systems found on devices?
Existence for many applications apart from common operating systems
What makes macOS by Apple Inc. rank second in the personal computer market as of September 2023?
Efficient use of system resources
How do time-sharing operating systems contribute to efficient use of computer resources?
By scheduling tasks for efficient use of the system
Test your knowledge of operating systems with this quiz covering the functions and overview of operating systems as intermediaries between computer hardware and software. Explore key concepts relevant to computer science students.
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