Operating Systems Quiz (3)

Operating Systems Quiz (3)

Test your knowledge on the fundamentals of operating systems with this quick quiz!

published on October 30, 2023
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What is the purpose of an operating system?

What is the purpose of an operating system?
To manage hardware and software resources
To develop applications
To connect to the internet
To design user interfaces
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Which of the following is NOT an operating system?

Which of the following is NOT an operating system?
Linux
Windows
Java
Mac OS
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What is a process scheduling algorithm?

What is a process scheduling algorithm?
A method to design computer processors
A technique to allocate CPU time to processes
A strategy to manage storage devices
A protocol for network communication
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Which operating system uses the command-line interface (CLI) as the primary user interface?

Which operating system uses the command-line interface (CLI) as the primary user interface?
Unix
Windows
Mac OS
Android
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What is the role of a device driver in an operating system?

What is the role of a device driver in an operating system?
To manage file systems
To allocate memory resources
To communicate with hardware devices
To execute user applications
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Which of the following is a type of multitasking?

Which of the following is a type of multitasking?
Preemptive multitasking
Sequential multitasking
Distributed multitasking
Linear multitasking
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What is the purpose of virtual memory in an operating system?

What is the purpose of virtual memory in an operating system?
To provide additional storage space for user files
To extend the available physical memory
To improve network connectivity
To increase processor speed
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Which operating system is based on the Linux kernel?

Which operating system is based on the Linux kernel?
Android
Windows
Mac OS
iOS
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What is a deadlock in an operating system?

What is a deadlock in an operating system?
A situation where two or more processes are unable to proceed indefinitely
A type of computer virus
A memory leak
A security vulnerability
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What is the file system used by Windows operating systems?

What is the file system used by Windows operating systems?
HFS+
ext4
NTFS
FAT32
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Which of the following is NOT a type of operating system?

Which of the following is NOT a type of operating system?
Real-time operating system
Embedded operating system
Virtual operating system
Batch operating system