Operating Systems Quiz (4) Test your knowledge of operating systems with this 12-question quiz. See if you can answer all 12 questions correctly ghostman published on December 12, 20230 responses 0 « Previous Next » Questions in vertical order 1/12 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 2/12 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 3/12 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 4/12 Which of the following is not an operating system? Windows MacOS iOS Google Chrome 5/12 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 6/12 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 7/12 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 8/12 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 9/12 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 10/12 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 11/12 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 12/12 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
