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What is an Operating System?


Question 1

What are the two main parts that make up an operating system?

  • Windows and Mac
  • Kernel and Userspace
  • Users and Software
  • Kernel and Packages

The two parts that make up an operating system are the kernel and the user space.


Question 2

What are the main components of file management? Check all that apply.

  • File data
  • NTFS
  • File system
  • Metadata

The main components of file management are the storage of data, the file metadata, and the filesystem.


Question 3

Which of these are true? Check all that apply.

  • You can have many processes running for one program.
  • A program is initially stored in RAM. A process is initially stored in the hard drive.
  • A program is an application that we can run. A process is a program that is executed.
  • A program is a process that is executed. A process is a program that we can run.

A program is an application, and a process is an application that is executed. You can have many processes running for the same program.


Question 4

What are the characteristics of virtual memory? Check all that apply.

  • Allows our computer to have more memory than it physically has.
  • Combination of RAM and hard drive space.
  • Stores pages that are currently not in use by physical memory.
  • It is where we store pages that are being executed

Virtual memory allows us to extend the physical memory on our machine.


Question 5

Which of these is a GUI? Check all that apply.

  • Option One
  • Option Two
  • Option Three
  • Option Four

These are all examples of a GUI.


Question 6

Which of these are considered I/O devices? Check all that apply.

  • Hard disk drives
  • Web cams
  • Monitors
  • Speakers

Any devices that receive input or send out output are considered I/O devices.


Question 7

What is the last step in booting a computer?

  • Load up drivers.
  • User space is launched.
  • Execute the bootloader.
  • Perform a POST.

The last step in booting a computer is launching the user space, like a login window, GUI, and more.