Operating Systems Quiz (4)

Operating Systems Quiz (4)

Test your knowledge of operating systems with this 12-question quiz. See if you can answer all 12 questions correctly

published on December 12, 2023
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What is an operating system?

What is an operating system?
Software used to run applications
A collection of hardware components
Software that manages computer hardware and software resources
A type of computer processor
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What is the primary function of an operating system?

What is the primary function of an operating system?
Run applications
Manage computer resources and provide an interface for user interaction
Protect against computer viruses
Control the speed of a computer's processor
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What is a file system?

What is a file system?
A type of software application
A way to organize and store files on a storage device
A type of computer virus
A component of a computer's processor
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Which of the following is not an operating system?

Which of the following is not an operating system?
Windows
MacOS
iOS
Google Chrome
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What is the role of a device driver?

What is the role of a device driver?
Launch software applications
Manage connected devices and allow communication with the operating system
Protect against malware and viruses
Control power management settings
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What is virtual memory?

What is virtual memory?
Memory dedicated to running virtual machines
Memory storage on cloud servers
An extension of computer's physical memory stored on a hard drive
A type of malware that affects the computer's memory
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What is multitasking?

What is multitasking?
The ability to run multiple applications simultaneously
The ability of an operating system to run on multiple devices
The process of installing updates for an operating system
A type of processor architecture
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What is a process in the context of operating systems?

What is a process in the context of operating systems?
A type of software application
A collection of files on a computer
A program in execution
A hardware component of a computer
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What is a shell in the context of operating systems?

What is a shell in the context of operating systems?
A protective layer within an operating system
A type of malicious software
A user interface for accessing the operating system services
A hardware component of a computer
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What is a deadlock in the context of operating systems?

What is a deadlock in the context of operating systems?
A type of computer virus
A situation where two or more processes are unable to proceed due to competing resource requirements
A hardware failure in the computer
A type of memory error
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What is an interrupt in the context of operating systems?

What is an interrupt in the context of operating systems?
A type of software bug
An event that alters the normal flow of a program's execution
A type of computer processor
A hardware component of a computer
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What is a kernel in the context of operating systems?

What is a kernel in the context of operating systems?
A type of software application
The core of an operating system that manages essential tasks and provides services for other parts of the system
A type of computer virus
A hardware component of a computer