10 Questions
What is the main function of an operating system?
Manage computer hardware and software resources
What is the dominant market share of Microsoft Windows in the personal computer market as of September 2023?
68%
Which operating system is dominant in the server and supercomputing sectors?
Linux distributions
What is the market share of Android in the mobile sector as of September 2023?
68.92%
What type of operating systems exist for many applications apart from general-purpose operating systems?
Embedded and real-time systems
What is the main function of an operating system?
An operating system manages computer hardware and software resources and provides common services for computer programs.
What are some examples of devices that contain an operating system?
Cellular phones, video game consoles, web servers, supercomputers.
What are the market shares of Microsoft Windows and macOS in the personal computer market as of September 2023?
Microsoft Windows holds around 68% and macOS by Apple Inc. holds 20%.
What is the market share of Android in the mobile sector as of September 2023?
Android's share is 68.92%.
Which operating systems are dominant in the server and supercomputing sectors?
Linux distributions.
Test your knowledge of operating systems with this quiz! Explore topics such as time-sharing, task scheduling, resource management, and hardware functions. See how well you understand the essential concepts of operating systems.
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