What is an Operating System? - Interactive Learning Quiz

Question 1

Which of these tasks is NOT a primary responsibility of an operating system?

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Installing new hardware components

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Managing hardware and software resources

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Providing a graphical user interface (GUI)

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Facilitating communication between different devices

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of an operating system?

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Translating high-level languages into machine code

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Managing hardware resources

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Providing a user interface

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Managing memory

Question 3

What is the primary function of an operating system?

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Managing system resources

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Providing a user-friendly interface

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Translating programming languages

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Protecting against malware

Question 4

Which of the following is the primary purpose of an operating system?

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To manage hardware devices and software resources

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To store and organize files

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To execute user applications

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To perform mathematical calculations

Question 5

What is the component of an operating system responsible for allocating memory to running programs?

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Memory manager

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Process manager

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File manager

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Input/output manager

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of a shell in an operating system?

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To provide a command-line interface to the system

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To execute application programs

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To manage the allocation of resources

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To control the operation of hardware devices

Question 7

What is the role of a file system in an operating system?

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To organize and manage files on storage devices

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To provide a way for users to communicate with each other

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To control the execution of applications

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To handle the input and output of data

Question 8

What software component acts as an intermediary between application programs and hardware devices?

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Kernel

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User interface

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Compiler

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Interpreter

Question 9

What is the purpose of a device driver?

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To allow communication between hardware devices and the operating system

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To translate user input into machine code

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To allocate and manage memory

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To provide a graphical user interface

Question 10

Which operating system component is responsible for handling user authentication and security?

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Authentication module

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Memory manager

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File system

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Scheduler

Question 11

What is the primary purpose of a command-line interface (CLI)?

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To provide a text-based interface for executing commands

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To provide a graphical user interface for users

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To manage hardware resources

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To provide a web-based interface

Question 12

Which of the following is an advantage of using a multi-user operating system?

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Multiple users can simultaneously access and use the system

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It enhances the overall performance of the system

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It reduces the cost of hardware

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It eliminates the need for a network

Question 13

How does a process differ from a thread?

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A process is an instance of a running program, while a thread is a unit of execution within a process

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A thread is an instance of a running program, while a process is a unit of execution within a thread

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Processes and threads are the same

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Threads are always independent of the processes they belong to

Question 14

What is the primary function of a memory management unit (MMU) in an operating system?

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To translate virtual memory addresses to physical memory addresses

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To manage the allocation of physical memory to processes

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To provide security by isolating processes from each other

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To control access to input/output devices

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a resource managed by an operating system?

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Anti-virus software

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Memory

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Processors

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Input/Output devices

Question 16

What is the main responsibility of the kernel in an operating system?

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Managing communication between hardware and software components

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Providing a command-line interface for user interaction

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Executing user applications

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Maintaining system files and data storage

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of a graphical user interface (GUI)?

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Interactive desktop environment

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Command line interface (CLI)

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Text-based web browser

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Spreadsheet application

Question 18

What is the primary purpose of a file system in an operating system?

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To organize and manage data files on storage devices

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To execute programs and applications

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To provide a graphical representation of file content

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To transfer data between different devices

Question 19

What is the purpose of a memory management unit (MMU) in an operating system?

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To translate virtual memory addresses to physical memory addresses

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To allocate and track memory usage by programs

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To perform mathematical calculations

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To connect external hardware devices to the system

Question 20

Which of the following is an advantage of using virtual memory in an operating system?

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Increased effective memory capacity

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Improved program execution speed

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Enhanced system security

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Reduced energy consumption

Question 21

What is the process of loading an operating system into memory called?

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Booting

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Installing

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Upgrading

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Patching

Question 22

Which of the following is a key difference between a real-time operating system and a general-purpose operating system?

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Real-time systems prioritize timely execution of tasks

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Real-time systems have more limited memory capacity

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Real-time systems do not require user interaction

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Real-time systems are only used in specialized industrial settings

Question 23

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

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To manage the allocation of CPU time to different processes

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To assign memory resources to processes

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To provide a user-friendly graphical interface

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To handle input and output operations

Question 24

Identify the task that an operating system does NOT perform:

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Creating and modifying software applications

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Allocating system resources

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Providing a user interface

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Executing user-requested programs

Question 25

Which type of operating system is most commonly used on personal computers?

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Desktop operating system

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Mainframe operating system

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Server operating system

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Real-time operating system

Question 26

Identify the core component of an operating system responsible for managing memory:

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Kernel

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Processor

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Random-access memory (RAM)

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Hard disk drive

Question 27

Which of the following tasks is NOT performed by a device driver?

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Scheduling system processes

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Translating commands from the operating system

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Communicating with hardware devices

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Optimizing hardware performance

Question 28

What is the primary purpose of a user interface in an operating system?

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Facilitate communication between users and the computer

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Manage system hardware resources

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Execute application software

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Store user files and data

Question 29

Identify the key advantage of using a multi-tasking operating system:

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Enhances efficiency by running multiple programs simultaneously

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Reduces the risk of system crashes

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Improves security against malware attacks

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Extends battery life

Question 30

Explain the key difference between a process and a thread in an operating system:

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A process is a single unit of execution, while a thread is a smaller unit within a process.

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A process contains multiple threads, while a thread is a separate program with its own memory.

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A thread is a more efficient way of managing resources than a process.

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Process and thread are interchangeable terms in operating systems.

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT a security issue associated with operating systems?

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System crashes

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Malware attacks

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Unauthorized access

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Data corruption

Question 32

What is the primary function of a file system in an operating system?

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To organize and manage files stored on storage devices

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To execute application software

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To provide a user interface

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To manage system memory

Question 33

Provide an example of a common application for a real-time operating system:

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Embedded systems in medical devices

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Windows operating system

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MacOS operating system

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Linux operating system

Question 34

Which user interface design is designed to be easy to use and navigate?

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Graphical User Interface (GUI)

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Command-line Interface (CLI)

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Menu-Driven Interface (MDI)

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Natural Language Interface (NLI)

Question 35

Which of the following is NOT a type of operating system?

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Application

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Desktop

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Mobile

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Network

Question 36

What is the primary function of an operating system in a computer system?

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Manage hardware and software resources for smooth operation and communication

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Provide a graphical user interface for accessing applications and files

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Serve as a specialized software for programming and coding

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Be replaced by other programs as it is not essential for a computer system to function

Question 37

When considering the ethics of operating systems, which of these is a key factor?

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Transparency of the operating system's source code

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Compatibility with various hardware devices

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Cost of licensing and distributing the software

Question 38

What is the primary role of the kernel in an operating system?

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Controls hardware resources and manages memory

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Provides the graphical user interface

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Executes user applications

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Manages file storage

Question 39

What is the main purpose of a graphical user interface (GUI) in an operating system?

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To provide an easy-to-use and intuitive way to interact with the OS

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To enhance system performance

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To manage hardware resources

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To execute application software

Question 40

What is a key advantage of using virtual machines?

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Allows multiple operating systems to operate concurrently on a single physical computer

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Improves overall system security

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Enhances hardware performance

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Simplifies software installation process

Question 41

What is the fundamental distinction between 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems?

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Amount of memory the OS can access and manage

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Processing speed of the CPU

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Number of CPU cores

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Type of hardware supported by the OS

Question 42

Which of the following is an example of a cloud-based operating system?

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Chrome OS

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Windows 10 Home

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macOS Big Sur

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Fedora

Question 43

What is the primary function of a file system in an operating system?

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To organize and manage files and data on storage devices

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To manage hardware devices and resources

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To provide a user interface for the user

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To execute application programs

Question 44

What is the primary function of an operating system?

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Manage and coordinate computer hardware and software resources

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Create and edit documents

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Store user data

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Run application software

Question 45

Which component of an operating system is responsible for managing and assigning memory to running processes?

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Memory manager

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Device driver

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File manager

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User interface

Question 46

What is the main purpose of a device driver?

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Translate commands between an operating system and specific hardware devices

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Manage user accounts

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Schedule system processes

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Handle input from users

Question 47

Which of the following is an advantage of using a graphical user interface (GUI) in an operating system?

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Easier for users to navigate, interact with, and understand

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Faster than command-line interfaces

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More efficient use of system resources

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Requires less user training

Question 48

What is the main difference between a kernel and a shell in an operating system?

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Kernel manages hardware, shell provides user interface and commands

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They perform the same functions

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Shell manages hardware, kernel provides interface

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Kernel is a type of shell

Question 49

Which of the following is a task that is NOT typically managed by an operating system?

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Translating human languages

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Scheduling tasks

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Managing input and output devices

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Booting the computer

Question 50

What is the key distinction between a single-user and a multi-user operating system?

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Multi-user systems allow multiple users to access and interact with the system simultaneously

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They perform different functions

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Multi-user systems are more efficient

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Single-user systems are inherently more secure

Question 51

Which of the following is an example of a real-time operating system?

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Control system in a medical device

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Desktop operating system on a personal computer

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Server operating system in a data center

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Operating system on a smartphone

Question 52

What is the primary function of a virtual machine manager in an operating system?

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Enables multiple virtual machines to run on a single physical computer

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Handles network connectivity for the system

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Manages memory and resources for physical devices

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Provides a user interface for interacting with the operating system