Operating Systems Overview

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What is the primary function of an operating system?

  • To provide a graphical user interface (GUI)
  • To manage computer resources and allocate them to users and applications (correct)
  • To protect the operating system from users
  • To translate high-level programming languages

Which of the following is not one of the five fundamental control objectives of an operating system?

  • Protect itself from users
  • Protect users from each other
  • Protect users from the environment (correct)
  • Protect users from themselves

Which of the following is used to approve all actions that a user attempts during a session?

  • Access token (correct)
  • Access control list
  • Discretionary access privilege
  • Log-on procedure

Which of the following threats to operating system integrity involves exploiting security flaws?

<p>Browsers of OS (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first line of defense against unauthorized access to an operating system?

<p>Log-on procedure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of an operating system's security controls determines who can access the system and what actions they can take?

<p>Policies and procedures (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Anti Viral Software mentioned in the text?

<p>To detect and prevent computer viruses (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of System Audit Trail Controls?

<p>To detect unauthorized access and reconstruct events (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What risk is associated with Internet networks according to the text?

<p>Interception of network messages (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does IP Spoofing involve according to the text?

<p>Modifying IP Address to gain unauthorized access without revealing identity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Keystroke Monitoring mentioned in the text?

<p>Recording users' keystrokes and system responses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of Auditing Networks according to the text?

<p>Detecting unauthorized access and reconstructing events (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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