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Quiz on Operating System Basics
Quiz on Operating System Basics for Nation Skill up
Question 1
What is the primary function of an Operating System?
Compile application programs
Connect hardware to the internet
Act as an interface between user and hardware
Increase the size of storage
Question 2
Which of the following is part of the core components of an Operating System?
Processor
Shell
ALU
RAM
Question 3
Which of the following best describes the function of the Kernel in an OS?
Managing user interfaces
Interfacing with hardware directly
Loading antivirus programs
Running web browsers
Question 4
What is the purpose of Process Synchronization in Operating Systems?
To delete unused files
To ensure proper login
To prevent conflicts during inter-process communication
To improve screen resolution
Question 5
Which of the following operating systems is designed to process jobs in groups without direct interaction from the user?
Real-Time OS
Batch OS
Distributed OS
Multi-User OS
Question 6
What is the key feature of a Time-Sharing Operating System?
Executes one process at a time
Allows remote access to data
Allocates CPU time equally to multiple users
Runs on mobile devices only
Question 7
Which type of operating system enables access to software and files located on other systems within a connected network?
Mobile OS
Network OS
Distributed OS
Real-Time OS
Question 8
Which of the following is a characteristic of a Real-Time Operating System (RTOS)?
Designed primarily for batch jobs
Offers high CPU idle time
Guarantees response within strict time limits
Used only in mobile phones
Question 9
In a multiprogramming environment, what happens when a process needs to perform an I/O operation?
The process is terminated
The system shuts down
The process is temporarily swapped out and another ready process is executed
The process completes the I/O while CPU remains idle
Question 10
. What is the key difference between multiprogramming and multitasking operating systems?
Multitasking is used only in servers
Multiprogramming involves user interaction
Multitasking allows interactive user input; multiprogramming does not
Multiprogramming uses multiple CPUs; multitasking uses one
There are 10 questions to complete.
