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Computer
DPP: 2
OPERATING SYSTEM

Q1 What is the purpose of the 'file system' in an (B) Managing hardware resources
operating system? (C) Providing internet connectivity
(A) Manage system memory (D) Creating documents
(B) Control input/output devices
Q7 What is the purpose of virtual memory in an
(C) Organize and store data on storage devices
operating system?
(D) Execute application programs
(A) Increase overall system performance
Q2 Which type of operating system is specifically (B) Allow multiple users to access the system
designed to run on mobile devices such as simultaneously
smartphones and tablets? (C) Provide a secure environment for executing
(A) Windows (B) Linux processes
(C) macOS (D) Android (D) Store temporary files and data

Q3 Which operating system is based on the UNIX Q8 What is the primary function of the Memory
operating system and is widely used in Management Unit (MMU) in an operating
academic and research environments? system?
(A) iOS (B) Android (A) Managing file systems
(C) macOS (D) Linux (B) Allocating CPU time to processes
(C) Allocating and managing physical memory
Q4 What is the role of a device driver in an
(D) Providing user authentication
operating system?
(A) Manage system resources Q9 What is the role of the kernel in an operating
(B) Control input and output devices system?
(C) Provide a user interface (A) Manage user interfaces
(D) Execute application software (B) Control peripheral devices
(C) Provide a graphical user interface
Q5 What does the term 'GUI' stand for in the
(D) Manage system resources and core
context of operating systems?
functions
(A) Graphical User Interface
(B) General User Interaction Q10 Which type of operating system allows multiple
(C) Global Unit Identifier users to access and use the system
(D) General Use Instruction simultaneously?
(A) Single-user
Q6 What is the primary function of an operating
(B) Multi-user
system?
(C) Real-time
(A) Running applications
(D) Batch processing

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Answer Key
Q1 (C) Q6 (B)

Q2 (D) Q7 (A)

Q3 (D) Q8 (C)

Q4 (B) Q9 (D)

Q5 (A) Q10 (B)

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Hints & Solutions

Q1 Text Solution: Device drivers enable the operating system
The file system in an operating system to manage device configurations, handle
organises and stores data on storage data transfers, and facilitate efficient
devices, such as hard drives. utilization of hardware resources.
It manages the structure of directories and Hence, the correct answer is “Control input
files, facilitating efficient storage, retrieval, and output devices”.
and organisation of data. Q5 Text Solution:
Hence, the correct answer is “Organize and GUI stands for Graphical User Interface,
store data on storage devices”. providing users with visual elements like icons
Q2 Text Solution: and windows for interaction.
Android is an operating system specifically It enhances user experience by allowing
designed for mobile devices such as operations through graphical elements, as
smartphones and tablets. opposed to command-line interfaces.
Developed by Google, Android provides a Hence, the correct answer is “Graphical User
customizable interface, a vast app Interface”.
ecosystem, and seamless integration with Q6 Text Solution:
Google services. The primary function of an operating system
Hence, the correct answer is “Android”. is to manage hardware resources, such as
Q3 Text Solution: CPU, memory, and input/output devices.
Linux is based on the UNIX operating system While running applications is part of its role,
and is widely used in academic and research the core function is to ensure efficient
environments. utilization and coordination of the
It offers a rich set of tools and libraries for computer's hardware components.
programming and development purposes. Hence, the correct answer is “Managing
Its open-source nature allows researchers to hardware resources”.
customize and optimize the system Q7 Text Solution:
according to their specific needs. The purpose of virtual memory in an
Hence, the correct answer is “Linux”. operating system is to increase overall
Q4 Text Solution: system performance.
The role of a device driver in an operating It provides an illusion of having more memory
system is to control input and output than is physically available by using disk
devices. A device driver acts as an interface space as an extension of RAM. Frequently
between the operating system and specific accessed data is kept in RAM, while less
hardware devices, allowing the operating frequently used data is swapped between
system to communicate and interact with RAM and disk.
them. This allows the operating system to efficiently
It provides the necessary instructions and manage memory resources, prioritize active
protocols for the proper functioning of processes, and enable larger programs to
devices such as printers, scanners, network run without exhausting the limited physical
adapters, and graphics cards. memory capacity.

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Hence, the correct answer is “Increase overall It provides an interface for user applications
system performance”. to interact with the hardware.

Q8 Text Solution: Hence, the correct answer is “Manage system

The Memory Management Unit (MMU) is resources and core functions”.

responsible for translating virtual memory Q10 Text Solution:

addresses used by programs into physical A multi-user operating system allows multiple
memory addresses. users to access and use the system
It allocates and manages physical memory, simultaneously. Each user has their own
ensuring efficient utilization and protection of account and can perform tasks
memory resources within the operating independently.
system. Examples of multi-user operating systems
Hence, the correct answer is “Allocating and include UNIX, Linux, and Windows Server. This
managing physical memory”. type of operating system is commonly used

Q9 Text Solution: in networking environments, where multiple

The kernel is the core component of an users need to share system resources and

operating system responsible for managing collaborate.

system resources, such as memory and Hence, the correct answer is “Multi-user”.

hardware, and executing essential functions.

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