Practice What is an Operating System? - 1.1 | Module 1: Introduction to Operating Systems | Operating Systems
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does an operating system do?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the functions that help users use the computer.

Question 2

Easy

Name one type of user interface.

πŸ’‘ Hint: One of them uses visual elements while the other is text-based.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary role of an operating system?

  • Manage hardware resources
  • Compile programs
  • Create web applications

πŸ’‘ Hint: It helps applications use computer resources.

Question 2

True or False: Time-sharing systems allow multiple users to execute jobs simultaneously.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider systems where you and your classmates can use the computer at the same time.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Evaluate how the evolution of operating systems has impacted user experience from first-generation systems to modern multi-user environments.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how modern technology influences what users expect from their computing environment.

Question 2

Create a diagram illustrating the relationship between core services of an OS and its core purposes.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think visually about how each service contributes to the overall purpose and functionality of an OS.

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