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Introduction To OS Additional Questions

The document consists of a series of questions and answers related to operating systems, covering topics such as the functions of an OS, components of a computer system, multitasking, interrupts, memory types, device drivers, and various OS types. It includes questions about system calls, virtual memory, and the advantages of multiprocessor systems. Additionally, it addresses concepts like Moore's Law and the purpose of cache in a CPU.

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Introduction To OS Additional Questions

The document consists of a series of questions and answers related to operating systems, covering topics such as the functions of an OS, components of a computer system, multitasking, interrupts, memory types, device drivers, and various OS types. It includes questions about system calls, virtual memory, and the advantages of multiprocessor systems. Additionally, it addresses concepts like Moore's Law and the purpose of cache in a CPU.

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1. What is the primary function of an operating system?

a) Running application programs

b) Managing hardware resources

c) Designing computer architecture

d) Providing internet Access

2. Which component is NOT a part of a computer system?

a) CPU

b) Operating System

c) User

d) Compiler

3. The operating system acts as an intermediary between:

a) The CPU and RAM

b) The hardware and the user

c) The BIOS and applications

d) Input and output devices

4. Which of these is a function of the kernel?

a) Managing user preferences

b) Allocating system resources

c) Running web applications

d) Controlling BIOS settings

5. What does "multitasking" mean in operating systems?

a) Running multiple OS simultaneously

b) Running multiple applications at once

c) Using multiple CPUs


d) Running different file types

6. What is an interrupt?

a) A break in the CPU power supply

b) A signal that alerts the CPU to an event

c) A software error

d) A type of malware

7. Which memory type is volatile?

a) Hard Disk

b) Flash Memory

c) RAM

d) ROM

8. What is the role of the device driver?

a) To execute user applications

b) To communicate between hardware and the OS

c) To store application files

d) To protect the CPU from overheating

9. What is a system call?

a) A request from an application to the OS

b) A request from the OS to the user

c) A software bug

d) A call made by the BIOS


10. What is an example of secondary storage?

a) RAM

b) Cache Memory

c) Hard Disk

d) CPU Registers

11. Which term describes software that runs directly on the hardware?

a) Kernel

b) Firmware

c) Compiler

d) Application

12. What is a CPU's main function?

a) Managing memory

b) Processing instructions

c) Controlling input devices

d) Running web browsers

13. Which OS component is responsible for process management?

a) File System

b) Memory Manager

c) Kernel

d) User Interface

14. What is "user mode" in an OS?

a) When the CPU operates with restricted privileges

b) When the system is in power-saving mode

c) When the OS updates its drivers


d) When hardware directly interacts with software

15. What does the term "bootstrapping" refer to?

a) Loading the operating system into memory

b) Connecting external devices

c) Restarting a crashed application

d) Running background processes

16. Which of the following is NOT an OS type?

a) Embedded OS

b) Real-Time OS

c) Distributed OS

d) BIOS

17. Which type of OS is designed for time-sensitive applications?

a) Batch OS

b) Real-Time OS

c) Network OS

d) General-Purpose OS

18. What is the purpose of virtual memory?

a) To expand RAM using secondary storage

b) To store application data

c) To enhance CPU speed

d) To execute system updates

19. Which operating system is open-source?

a) Windows
b) macOS

c) Linux

d) iOS

20. In a multi-user OS, what happens if two users request the same resource?

a) The OS assigns priority

b) The OS crashes

c) The OS duplicates the resource

d) The OS terminates one user’s session

21. What is the smallest unit of storage in a computer?

a) Byte

b) Bit

c) Word

d) Register

22. What does Moore's Law predict?

a) The doubling of transistors every 18 months

b) The expansion of RAM every 10 years

c) The increase in storage speeds annually

d) The decline of CPU performance over time

23. What is the key advantage of multiprocessor systems?

a) Lower power consumption

b) Faster execution of tasks

c) Higher OS stability

d) Reduced storage requirements


24. What is an example of tertiary storage?

a) RAM

b) Hard Disk

c) Magnetic Tape

d) SSD

25. What does DMA stand for?

a) Direct Machine Access

b) Disk Memory Allocation

c) Direct Memory Access

d) Data Management Algorithm

26. Which OS concept prevents errors and improper use of a computer?

a) Interrupt Handling

b) Control Program

c) Memory Paging

d) Cloud Computing

27. What does "SMP" stand for?

a) System Memory Process

b) Symmetric Multiprocessing

c) Sequential Memory Processing

d) Smart Memory Paging

28. What is the purpose of a cache in a CPU?

a) To store frequently accessed data

b) To replace RAM

c) To serve as secondary storage


d) To manage CPU clock speed

29. What is a key disadvantage of NUMA architectures?

a) Increased latency in remote memory access

b) Higher power consumption

c) Inability to execute multiple processes

d) Reduced security features

30. Which of the following is NOT an example of a computing environment?

a) Cloud Computing

b) Distributed Systems

c) Embedded Systems

d) Mechanical Engineering

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