Operating Systems FC0-U71 Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1application · medium

   A user reports that a background application stops responding, but the rest of the system remains usable. The user can still open other programs. Which operating system capability allows this?

   • AFile system journaling that prevents data corruption
   • BVirtual memory, which gives each process its own address space
   • CPreemptive multitasking, where the OS can interrupt and manage processes independently
   • DDevice drivers that automatically restart failed applications
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2. 2foundation · easy

   In the context of memory management, what is paging?

   • ADividing memory into fixed-size blocks called pages
   • BDeleting unused files to free up disk space
   • CCompressing data to save memory space
   • DEncrypting memory contents to protect data
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4. 3application · medium

   An administrator is installing a new Linux server and needs to decide how to structure the storage. The server will host multiple users' home directories and a large database. Which approach is most appropriate?

   • ASkip partitioning and install directly to the raw disk
   • BFormat the entire disk as FAT32 to ensure maximum compatibility
   • CUse a single partition for everything to simplify management
   • DCreate separate partitions for the OS, home directories, and database, each with an appropriate file system
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5. 4application · medium

   A user runs a word processor, a web browser, and an email client at the same time. The operating system switches between these programs so each appears to run simultaneously. Which operating system function makes this possible?

   • AFile system organization
   • BDevice management through drivers
   • CVirtual memory and paging
   • DProcess scheduling and multitasking
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6. 5foundation · easy

   Besides security, what is another benefit of installing operating system updates?

   • AIncreased internet bandwidth
   • BImproved system performance and stability
   • CAutomatic deletion of unused programs
   • DGuaranteed protection against all malware
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