D386 - HWOS Game - Category: Operating
Systems UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
What is virtual memory, and how does it work?
Memory stored on virtual servers; accessed remotely
Memory allocated by the operating system when physical RAM is full; uses disk space as an
extension of RAM
Memory used for virtual machines
Memory allocated for graphics processing - CORRECT ANSWER - Memory allocated by
the operating system when physical RAM is full; uses disk space as an extension of RAM
Describe the difference between process and thread.
A process is a program in execution, while a thread is a segment of a process.
A process runs in the background, while a thread runs in the foreground.
A process contains multiple threads, while a thread contains multiple processes.
A process and a thread are the same thing. - CORRECT ANSWER - A process is a
program in execution, while a thread is a segment of a process.
How does an operating system handle process synchronization?
By allowing processes to communicate with each other
By managing system memory
By controlling system power
By providing security features - CORRECT ANSWER - By allowing processes to
communicate with each other
What is the purpose of system calls in an operating system?
Controls system hardware
Facilitates communication between processes
, Executes user commands
Provides an interface for user interaction - CORRECT ANSWER - Facilitates
communication between processes
What is the difference between a kernel and a user-space process?
Kernel is the core of the operating system, while user-space processes are applications running
outside the kernel.
Kernel and user-space processes are the same thing.
Kernel is a type of user-space process.
User-space processes control system hardware, while the kernel manages user interactions. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Kernel is the core of the operating system, while user-space
processes are applications running outside the kernel.
Which component of the operating system manages communication between hardware and
software components?
Device Drivers
User Interface
Kernel
File System - CORRECT ANSWER - Kernel
Which component of the operating system is responsible for managing hardware peripherals and
providing a uniform interface for application programs?
Device Drivers
Boot Loader
Kernal
Shell - CORRECT ANSWER - Device Drivers
How does the operating system handle hardware interrupts?
By queuing them and processing them sequentially
By ignoring them to prevent system slowdowns
Systems UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
What is virtual memory, and how does it work?
Memory stored on virtual servers; accessed remotely
Memory allocated by the operating system when physical RAM is full; uses disk space as an
extension of RAM
Memory used for virtual machines
Memory allocated for graphics processing - CORRECT ANSWER - Memory allocated by
the operating system when physical RAM is full; uses disk space as an extension of RAM
Describe the difference between process and thread.
A process is a program in execution, while a thread is a segment of a process.
A process runs in the background, while a thread runs in the foreground.
A process contains multiple threads, while a thread contains multiple processes.
A process and a thread are the same thing. - CORRECT ANSWER - A process is a
program in execution, while a thread is a segment of a process.
How does an operating system handle process synchronization?
By allowing processes to communicate with each other
By managing system memory
By controlling system power
By providing security features - CORRECT ANSWER - By allowing processes to
communicate with each other
What is the purpose of system calls in an operating system?
Controls system hardware
Facilitates communication between processes
, Executes user commands
Provides an interface for user interaction - CORRECT ANSWER - Facilitates
communication between processes
What is the difference between a kernel and a user-space process?
Kernel is the core of the operating system, while user-space processes are applications running
outside the kernel.
Kernel and user-space processes are the same thing.
Kernel is a type of user-space process.
User-space processes control system hardware, while the kernel manages user interactions. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Kernel is the core of the operating system, while user-space
processes are applications running outside the kernel.
Which component of the operating system manages communication between hardware and
software components?
Device Drivers
User Interface
Kernel
File System - CORRECT ANSWER - Kernel
Which component of the operating system is responsible for managing hardware peripherals and
providing a uniform interface for application programs?
Device Drivers
Boot Loader
Kernal
Shell - CORRECT ANSWER - Device Drivers
How does the operating system handle hardware interrupts?
By queuing them and processing them sequentially
By ignoring them to prevent system slowdowns
