Function of OS

Question 1

What does an OS do?

Answer 1

• Provides User Interface.
• Acts as an intermediary between Hardware and Applications.
• Manages Apps.
• Maintains System Health and Functionality.
• Manages Data.

Question 2

What are two versions of a user interface within an OS?

Answer 2

• GUI: An interface with an OS that has visual elements.
• Command Line: An Interface that provides an interaction with OS via text based commands within a console.

Question 3

What’s a Kernel and User Space?

Answer 3

• Kernel is a component of OS that manages processes, memory + disk space, Device management, File System and Security Settings.
• User Space is a component of OS that manages User Accounts and Apps such as utilities. .

Question 4

What are different types of OS?

Answer 4

• Windows 10,11, Server.
• MacOS.
• Linux.
• Chrome OS.
• iOS.
• Android.