30 Questions
What is the primary function of a computer operating system?
To provide an interface between the user and hardware
What happens to a machine without an operating system?
It becomes null
What is the operating system comprised of?
Collection of system software
What is one of the main functions of an operating system?
To manage memory
What enables users to interact with hardware?
Operating system
What are some of the main functions of an operating system?
Memory management, process management, and security
What is the primary function of a computer operating system?
To manage hardware and software resources
What is the core component of an operating system?
Kernel
What type of operating system is used in modern computers?
Multi-user Operating system
What is the primary difference between GUI and CLI operating systems?
GUI uses a mouse, CLI uses a keyboard
What is the purpose of a terminal in an operating system?
To interact with the computer hardware
What type of operating system was used in the first generation of computers?
Batch processing Operating system
What is an example of a real-time operating system?
ATM Terminal
What is multitasking in an operating system?
Executing multiple tasks concurrently
What is an example of a single-user operating system?
Android
What is multiprocessing in an operating system?
Using multiple processors in a system
What is multi-programming in an operating system?
Storing multiple programs in the main memory
What type of operating system is Windows XP?
Multitasking
What type of Operating System is used in a client-server setup?
Network Operating System
Which generation of Operating System used mechanical machines?
Zeroth Generation
What was the main technology used in the Second Generation of Operating Systems?
Transistors
Why was the transistor replaced in the Third Generation of Operating Systems?
Because of current leakage
What was the characteristic of the Operating System used in the Second Generation?
Batch Processing Operating System
Which of the following is an example of a Network Operating System?
Windows NT
What is a characteristic of the fourth generation of operating systems?
Large scale integration is used in this generation
What is a feature of the MAC operating system?
The security is on another level
What is a characteristic of the batch processing operating system?
It uses a job to execute the program
What is a common usage of Windows operating system?
Windows is used on computers manufactured by other companies except Apple
What is an advantage of the fourth generation of operating systems?
Optimization of processor in this generation is very good
What can be said about industry leaders?
They do their work on MAC
Test your knowledge of computer operating systems, including types, generations, and most used operating systems. Based on the 10th edition of Operating System Concepts by Abraham Silberschatz, Greg Gagne, and Peter B. Galvin.
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