Operating Systems — Prelims Questions

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of an Operating System?

Consider the following statements regarding different types of Operating Systems: 1. A monolithic kernel integrates all OS services into a single address space for better performance. 2. Microkernels prioritize modularity and stability by running most services in user space. 3. Android is an example of a proprietary operating system developed by Google.

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'Virtual Memory' in an Operating System?

With reference to the evolution of Operating Systems, arrange the following in chronological order from earliest to latest: 1. Mobile Operating Systems (Android/iOS) 2. Batch Processing Systems 3. Unix Operating System 4. Graphical User Interface (GUI) based systems (e.g., Windows)

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)? 1. RTOS are primarily designed for general-purpose computing like web browsing and office applications. 2. They prioritize deterministic execution and predictability over high throughput. 3. VxWorks and FreeRTOS are examples of RTOS.