Operating Systems Quiz - CBSE Class 11 ICT

Free practice quiz: Operating Systems (CBSE Class 11 ICT). 20 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 11 ICT practice quiz has 20 multiple-choice questions on Operating Systems, and 20 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. What is an operating system?

   1. A type of software
   2. A type of hardware
   3. A programming language
   4. A network protocol
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   Answer: A. A type of software

   An operating system is system software that manages computer hardware and software resources.

2. What is a file system?

   1. A way to organize files on a storage device
   2. A type of network protocol
   3. A programming language
   4. A type of hardware
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   Answer: A. A way to organize files on a storage device

   A file system organizes files and directories on a storage device.

3. What is a deadlock in operating systems?

   1. A state where two or more processes are blocked indefinitely, waiting for each other
   2. A software error
   3. A hardware failure
   4. A network issue
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   Answer: A. A state where two or more processes are blocked indefinitely, waiting for each other

   A deadlock occurs when two or more processes are blocked, each waiting for the others to release resources.

4. What is segmentation in virtual memory?

   1. Dividing memory into variable-size blocks
   2. Dividing memory into fixed-size blocks
   3. A type of file system
   4. A networking concept
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   Answer: A. Dividing memory into variable-size blocks

   Segmentation divides memory into variable-size blocks called segments.

5. What is the role of an interrupt handler in an operating system?

   1. Responds to hardware interrupts
   2. Manages memory allocation
   3. Controls the CPU
   4. Organizes files
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   Answer: A. Responds to hardware interrupts

   Interrupt handlers respond to hardware interrupts and take appropriate actions.

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Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. Which of the following is NOT an example of an operating system?
2. What does the acronym GUI stand for?
3. What is the kernel of an operating system?
4. Explain the difference between a process and a thread.
5. What is multitasking?
6. What is time-slicing in an operating system?
7. What is a virtual machine?
8. Explain the concept of memory management in operating systems.
9. What is paging in virtual memory?
10. Describe the difference between preemptive and non-preemptive scheduling.
11. What is a process control block (PCB)?
12. Explain the concept of a device driver.
13. Discuss the different types of operating system scheduling algorithms and their relative advantages and disadvantages.
14. Explain the challenges in designing a real-time operating system (RTOS) and how they differ from general-purpose operating systems.
15. Compare and contrast the architecture and functionalities of monolithic and microkernel operating systems.

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