Test Your Operating System Functions Knowledge

Take this quiz to test your understanding of various functions performed by an operating system.

published on March 26
1/10

Which function does the operating system NOT perform?

Hardware configuration
Data analysis
Memory management
File management
2/10

What is the purpose of a scheduler in an operating system?

What is the purpose of a scheduler in an operating system?
Backup data
Manage process scheduling
Handle user accounts
Install software updates
3/10

Which function allows multiple users to access the same system resources simultaneously?

Which function allows multiple users to access the same system resources simultaneously?
Memory management
File management
Multi-user support
Peripheral management
4/10

What does the command interpreter in an operating system do?

What does the command interpreter in an operating system do?
Display graphics
Control networking
Process user commands
Manage memory allocation
5/10

Which function of an operating system provides protection and security for system resources?

Process management
File management
Security control
Backup and recovery
6/10

What is the main function of a device driver in an operating system?

Communicate with hardware devices
Manage user accounts
Maintain system logs
Analyze system performance
7/10

Which utility allows users to interact with files and directories in an operating system?

Firewall
Anti-virus software
File explorer
System monitor
8/10

What does the memory manager in an operating system do?

Allocate and deallocate memory
Manage user permissions
Update system software
Control network traffic
9/10

Which component of an operating system handles communication between hardware devices?

Task scheduler
User interface
Device driver
Firewall
10/10

What function does the shell of an operating system perform?

What function does the shell of an operating system perform?
Display system notifications
Manage battery power
Accept and execute user commands
Handle system updates