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Introduction to Operating Systems MCQs

Topic-wise practice questions for Operating Systems. Test your knowledge, check solutions on demand, and pace your preparation.

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Q1easy
In a Microkernel architecture, which components run in the kernel space?
Q2medium
Which OS structure is organized as a series of levels, where level N can only call operations at level N-1?
Q3easy
What is the primary purpose of a System Call?
Q4easy
What is Dual-Mode Operation in an OS?
Q5easy
What does the "Timer" in an OS do to prevent infinite loops?
Q6easy
Why do we use Virtual Machines as an OS structure?
Q7easy
What is the primary function of the Bootstrap Program?
Q8easy
A program executes the following assembly instruction. What is the CPU about to perform?
Q9medium
Which structure is most susceptible to a system-wide crash if a device driver contains a bug?
Q10easy
What is the difference between an Interrupt and a Trap?