Operating Systems Quiz (1) Test your knowledge on the fundamentals of operating systems with this engaging quiz! michelle published on October 17, 20230 responses 0 « Previous Next » Questions in vertical order 1/10 What is the main function of an operating system? Running applications Managing hardware resources Controlling and coordinating computer hardware and software Providing internet connectivity 2/10 Which of the following is not an operating system? Windows Linux macOS Microsoft Word 3/10 What is the role of the kernel in an operating system? Managing memory Managing core functions of the operating system Running user applications Providing user interface 4/10 Which scheduling algorithm ensures fairness by allocating equal time to each process? First-Come, First-Served (FCFS) Round Robin (RR) Shortest Job Next (SJN) Priority Scheduling 5/10 What is the purpose of a virtual memory system in an operating system? Manage network connections Increase the available memory address space Enhance CPU performance Provide multi-threading support 6/10 Which file system is commonly used in Windows operating systems? NT File System (NTFS) Mac OS Extended (HFS+) File Allocation Table (FAT) Universal Disk Format (UDF) 7/10 What is the purpose of a device driver in an operating system? Manage file permissions Enable communication between the operating system and hardware devices Optimize memory allocation Manage system security 8/10 Which of the following is an example of a multi-user operating system? Linux Microsoft Word iOS Android 9/10 What is the primary advantage of using virtual machines in an operating system? Improved network performance Enhanced file system encryption Higher CPU clock speed Isolation and flexibility for running multiple operating systems 10/10 What is the purpose of an interrupt in an operating system? Interrupt the normal execution of a program to handle specific events Terminate the operating system process Allocate memory space to a new process Handle user input events
