Self test questions on Introduction to Operating System


Following are MCQs on this chapter for self test. Select the option you consider correct, and press reveal button to view correct answer.

1. What is the primary goal of an operating systems course?

A) To teach programming languages
B) To provide an overview of computer hardware
C) To understand the principles and functions of operating systems
D) To explore advanced networking concepts
Answer: C) To understand the principles and functions of operating systems

2. What is the main purpose of an operating system?

A) To enhance computer hardware performance
B) To provide a user-friendly interface
C) To manage and control hardware resources
D) To develop software applications
Answer: C) To manage and control hardware resources

3. The first generation of operating systems were primarily designed for:?

A) Mainframe computers
B) Personal computers
C) Smartphones
D) Supercomputers
Answer: A) Mainframe computers

4. Following is not the function of an operating system?

A) Process management
B) Memory management
C) I/O management
D) User management
Answer: D) User management

5. What does CPU scheduling refer to in an operating system?

A) Managing CPU registers.
B) Managing the computer's memory.
C) Managing the execution of processes in the CPU.
D) Managing I/O devices.
Answer: C) Managing the execution of processes in the CPU.

6. What is the main purpose of virtual memory in an operating system?

A) Increase the physical RAM of the system.
B) Provide a secure environment for applications.
C) Improve the overall performance by using disk space as an extension of RAM.
D) Manage files and directories efficiently.
Answer: C) Improve the overall performance by using disk space as an extension of RAM.

7. Which of the following is true for operating system ?

A) CPU is between OS and memory
B) OS is between Hardware and applications
C) Hardware is between OS and applications
D) Applications are between OS and hardware
Answer: B) OS is between Hardware and applications.

8. What is the primary purpose of an operating system?

A) Running applications
B) Managing hardware resources
C) Displaying graphical user interfaces
D) Connecting to the internet
Answer: B) Managing hardware resources.

9. Which scheduling algorithm aims to provide each process with an equal share of CPU time?

A) Round Robin
B) First-Come, First-Served(FCFS)
C) Shortest Job Next(SJN)
D) Priority Scheduling
Answer: A) Round Robin.

10. What is the main function of a compiler?

A) To execute programs
B) To translate high-level programming code to machine code
C) To debug programs
D) To manage memory allocation
Answer: B) To translate high-level programming code to machine.