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11ib 2024-25 Operating Systems
11ib 2024-25 Operating Systems
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J277 Operating Systems revision questions written by my two classes.
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What is the main role of peripheral management?
Managing external devices like printers and keyboards.
Running applications
Allocating memory to programs.
Managing files on the hard drive.
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Which of these is not a main part of the operating system?
Device drivers
System utilities
The kernel
Search engines
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What is a kernel in an Operating System?
A security module
The core part that manages system operations
A user interface for executing commands
A type of device driver
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What is a key benefit of a Graphical User Interface (GUI)?
It eliminates the need for a Kernel
A) It requires less processing power
It simplifies the user's interaction with the computer )
it is only available on advanced operating systems
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What is the main purpose of a kernel in an operating system?
To run antivirus programs
To manage communication between hardware and software
To connect to the internet
To display graphical interfaces
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An operating system is not necessary for a computer to function.
FALSE
TRUE
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Which component of the OS manages how hardware devices, like printers and network cards, interact with the system?
Kernel
Device Drivers
File System
Shell
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What is the main purpose of memory management in the Kernel?
To monitor system performance
To run applications
To allocate and deallocate memory to processes
To store user data
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What is the role of the 'Memory Manager' in an operating system?
Manage the system’s memory and allocation
Provide a graphical interface
Handle device input/output
Monitor cpu usage
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What is the main function of an Operating System?
Creates new hardware components
Manages hardware and software resources
Increases processor clock speed
Runs application software directly
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Which of the following best describes the role of a Process Scheduler in an operating system?
Manages the hard drive
Controls the display settings
Assigns cpu time to processes
Monitors user activity
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8.What does multitasking mean in an operating system?
Running multiple programs at the same time
Running multiple tasks at the same time
Running multiple programs at different time
Running in the park
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What is the purpose of virtual memory?
Expands RAM using disk storage
Improves network performance
Increases CPU speed
Stores permanent files
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Which of the following is NOT an example of an Operating System?
Python
Windows 10
Linux
macOS
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What type of user interface does this picture show?
Graphic user interface
Command line interface
Food ordering interface
Menu-driven user interface
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1.What language are device drivers normally written in?
C
Assembly
C++
Python
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What does a Graphical User Interface (GUI) mainly use to help users interact with the computer?
Code
Pictures and icons
Text commands
Sound
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Which of these is an example of a user management function in an operating system?
Running multiple applications.
A) Assigning permissions to files.
Allocating virtual memory.
Managing system processes.
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Do embedded systems have operating systems
No
We don’t know
Yes
Sometimes
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Which OS is open-source?
Linux
macOS
Windows
iOS
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What does ‘I/O’ stand for in ‘I/O control’?
Instead/Of
Line/Circle
One/Zero
Input/Output
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How can operating systems communicate with hardware devices?
By Ethernet cables
By device drivers
By Bluetooth
By device controllers
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What does the acronym "GUI" stand for in OS interfaces?
Graphical User Interface
General Utility Integration
Graphical Usage Identifier
Global Unified Interaction
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What is the primary function of an operating system?
Edit videos
Browse the internet
Manage computer hardware and software
Create documents
