Operating Systems Basics Quiz

Operating Systems Basics Quiz

Test your knowledge of the fundamental concepts in Operating Systems with this quiz!

published on September 10
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What is the main function of an Operating System?

Manage computer hardware and software resources
Run applications only
Print documents on a printer
Control network connections
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What is the kernel in an Operating System?

What is the kernel in an Operating System?
Core component that manages resources and interacts with hardware
User interface for accessing files
Backup storage for data
Network security feature
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Which Operating System is not open-source?

Linux
Ubuntu
FreeBSD
Windows
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What does GUI stand for in terms of Operating Systems?

What does GUI stand for in terms of Operating Systems?
Graphical Understanding Interface
Graphical User Interface
General Utility Interface
Global User Integration
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What is virtual memory in Operating Systems?

Memory management technique for using disk space as an extension of RAM
Simulated screen for running multiple tasks
Backup storage for files
Network virtualization technique
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Which type of Operating System is designed for mobile devices?

Which type of Operating System is designed for mobile devices?
Desktop OS
Mainframe OS
Server OS
Mobile OS
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What is an example of a real-time Operating System?

What is an example of a real-time Operating System?
Windows
Linux
RTOS
macOS
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What is a process in Operating Systems?

What is a process in Operating Systems?
Instance of a program in execution
Physical hardware component
System configuration file
Network security protocol
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Which component is responsible for handling interrupts in an OS?

Kernel
Interrupt Handler
File System
Device Driver
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What is the purpose of a file system in Operating Systems?

What is the purpose of a file system in Operating Systems?
Organize and manage files on storage devices
Create virtual memory space
Run application programs
Control network traffic
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Which scheduling algorithm aims to give equal time slices to all processes?

Round Robin
Priority Scheduling
Shortest Job Next
Fair Share