Which term refers to the core part of an operating system that manages hardware resources and communication between hardware and software?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Operating Systems question asks: Which term refers to the core part of an operating system that manages hardware resources and communication between hardware and software? The correct choice is B. Kernel. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. Interrupt
Why not A: “Interrupt” does not fit this question. The answer is Kernel.
- B. Kernel ✓
- C. Thread
Why not C: “Thread” does not fit this question. The answer is Kernel.
- D. File system
Why not D: “File system” does not fit this question. The answer is Kernel.
Correct answer
B. Kernel
Explanation
Kernel is the term that matches “Which term refers to the core part of an operating system that manages hardware resources and communication between hardware and software” (option B). Option A (Interrupt) does not fit this question. Option C (Thread) does not fit this question. Option D (File system) does not fit this question. For this Operating Systems question, the accepted answer is Kernel.
Source: Operating Systems Official Reference Guide
Tags: computer science, operating systems, OS concepts, process management
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