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Quiz 1 operating systems overview

Eduardo Tejera Sosa 8 questions Updated 26 Sep 2021

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  1. 1When describing a computer system, what does it comprise? Select all that apply.
    1. ASoftware
    2. BExternal processes
    3. CInternet of things
    4. Dhardware
  2. 2When describing a computer system, what do end users typically interact with?
    1. Acpu
    2. Boperating system
    3. Capplication programs
    4. Dutilities
  3. 3Match the term to the best definition.
    Application Programs
    [blank_start]Compilers, Databases, Games, Video playe[blank_end]r, Browsers
    System Programs
    [blank_start]Shells, Editors, Compilers[blank_end]
    Operating System
    [blank_start]A special program which acts as an inter[blank_end]face between user and hardware
    Hardware
    [blank_start]CPU, Disks, Memory[blank_end]
    1. ACompilers, Databases, Games, Video playe
    2. BShells, Editors, Compilers
    3. CA special program which acts as an inter
    4. DCPU, Disks, Memory
  4. 4An operating system is considered as what type of resource?
    1. AHardware
    2. BSoftware
    3. CNone of these
    4. DApplication program
  5. 5Given that the kernel is the central component of a computer operating system, what is its only job?
    1. Aensures microkernel control over resources
    2. Bmanage the communication between the software and the hardware
    3. CNone of these
    4. Densures monolithic control over resources
  6. 6Which of the following is NOT a feature of the kernel?
    1. AHigh-level scheduling of processes
    2. BInter-process communication
    3. CContext switching
    4. DProcess synchronization
  7. 7Which of the following is NOT an attribute of a monolithic kernel?
    1. Auser services are stored in user address space, and kernel services are stored under kernel address space
    2. Bis a single code or block of the program
    3. Cwhich creates a distinct communication layer between the hardware and software
    4. Dprovides all the required services offered by the operating system
  8. 8Which of the following is NOT an attribute of a microkernel?
    1. ANone of these
    2. Bcreates a distinct communication layer between the hardware and software
    3. Cmanages all system resources
    4. Dservices are implemented in different address space

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Information Technology Quiz on Quiz 1 operating systems overview, created by Eduardo Tejera Sosa on 26/09/2021.
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