Operating Systems and Their Components

Question 1

The core component that manages CPU, memory, device drivers, and process scheduling.

Answer 1

• Kernel

Question 2

The means by which users interact with the OS, such as graphical interfaces or command-line prompts.

Answer 2

• User Interface

Question 3

Software modules that facilitate communication between the OS and hardware devices like printers, keyboards, or graphics cards.

Answer 3

• Device Drivers

Question 4

Manages data storage, retrieval, and organization on storage devices.

Answer 4

• File Management

Question 5

Developed by Microsoft, widely used on personal computers

Answer 5

Windows

Question 6

An open-source OS used in servers and desktops

Answer 6

Linux

Question 7

Mobile OS for Apple devices

Answer 7

iOS

Question 8

Apple’s desktop OS.

Answer 8

macOS