FREE IKM Operating Systems Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following is a key function of an operating system?

Accepted Answer

Managing hardware resources

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Word processing

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Compiling programs

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Web browsing

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

To extend physical memory using disk space

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To increase processing speed

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To store user files

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To protect data from viruses

Question 3

Which of the following is a type of multitasking used by modern operating systems?

Accepted Answer

Preemptive multitasking

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Cooperative multitasking

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Linear multitasking

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Hierarchical multitasking

Question 4

In which type of operating system is time-sharing a common feature?

Accepted Answer

Multi-user OS

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Real-time OS

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Single-tasking OS

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Distributed OS

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a real-time operating system (RTOS)?

Accepted Answer

QNX

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Windows 10

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Linux

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macOS