Operating System Practice Question and Answer

Q:

When was the first operating system developed?

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    1994
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    1949
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    1950
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    1951
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Answer : 3. "1950"

Q:

The main function of the operating system is-

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    save file
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    Controlling the hardware and software part
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    Organizing all the files and folders
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    both (b) and (c)
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Answer : 4. "both (b) and (c)"
Explanation :

The main function of the operating system is to control both the hardware and software components of a computer. It acts as an intermediary, managing hardware resources and allowing software applications to run and interact with the computer's hardware. While organizing files and folders is a task performed by the operating system, its primary role is to facilitate communication between software and hardware, ensuring the computer functions properly.


Q:

Which interface is provided to access the services of the operating system?

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    system calls
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    API
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    library
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    assembly instructions
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Answer : 1. "system calls"

Q:

Which one of the following is not an operating system?

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    Unix
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    DOS
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    Linux
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    HP
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Answer : 4. "HP"
Explanation :

1. An operating system is not HP.

2. The full name of HP is Hewlett-Packard. It is an American multinational information technology company that manufactures and sells computer hardware, software, and services.

Q:

Which of the following is not true?

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    Kernel is a program that constitutes the central core of an operating system
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    Kernel is the first part of the operating system to be loaded into memory during booting
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    Kernel is made up of various modules which cannot be loaded into running operating system
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    Kernel remains in memory during the entire computer session
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Answer : 3. "Kernel is made up of various modules which cannot be loaded into running operating system"

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