Q1. What is an Operating system? Name
some popular operating systems used on personal computers.
Ans:
An Operating system is the system
software that manages all the task of a computer. Some popular operating system
used on personal computers like windows 10, Linux, Mac OS, MS-DOS etc.
Q2. Write any three tasks that an
operating system performs for proper functioning of the computer.
Ans: The operating system performs various tasks
to perform for proper functioning of the computer.
i)
It manages and controls the
hardware and software to run on the computer.
ii)
It provides a platform for other
software to run on the computer.
iii)
It provides an interface between
the user and the computer.
Q3. What is booting?
Ans:
Booting is a process that starts the operating system when the user turns on a
computer system. It is self starting process.
Q4. What is the difference between
warm boot and cold boot?
Ans:
The difference between warm boot and cold boot is that Warm boot performs when
user pressing the restart button while computer is already on. While Cold boot performs
when user pressing the power switch when the computer is switched off.
Q5. Write the difference between
processor management and memory management?
Ans:
Processor management ensures that all applications and processes get the
appropriate amount of the time from the processor so that it can function
properly.
Memory
management is the process of ensuring that each process has the amount of
memory needed to execute the task.
Q6. Distinguish between single user
and multi user operating system.
Ans:
|
Single User |
Multi User |
|
Single user operating
systems have only one user but may allow multiple programs to run at the same
time. |
Multi user operating
systems allows multiple users to access a computer system at the same time. |
Q7. Define user interface?
Ans:
User interface aspect of the operating system manages the interaction between
user and computer.
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