Operating System Unit 1 – Introduction to Operating Systems: important questions for AKTU
Unit 1 (Introduction to Operating Systems) questions that AKTU repeats most often. This unit carries about 21 marks per paper. Start with the repeated questions, then the most asked topics.
Most repeated Unit 1 questions
- Discuss the differences between Batch, Interactive, and Time Sharing Operating Systems with real-world applications. (7 marks, 2025, Classification of Operating Systems) – also asked in 2018, 2019, 2024
- Explain the following terms in detail: (i) Multiprocessor operating system (ii) Real time system (iii) Time sharing system (10 marks, 2023, Classification of Operating Systems) – also asked in 2018, 2019, 2022
- Compare and contrast time-sharing and multiprogramming operating system concepts? (7 marks, 2024, Classification of Operating Systems) – also asked in 2018, 2019
Most important Unit 1 topic
- OS Functions and Structure (Unit 1: Introduction to Operating Systems) – asked 10 times in 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Most asked Unit 1 topics
- OS Functions and Structure – asked 10 times
- Classification of Operating Systems – asked 10 times
- Kernel Types – asked 2 times
More Unit 1 previous year questions
- What are the primary functions of an operating system? (2 marks, 2025, OS Functions and Structure)
- What is the primary function of an operating system? (2 marks, 2024, OS Functions and Structure)
- Define a batch processing system? (2 marks, 2024, Classification of Operating Systems)
- How does a multiuser operating system differ from a multiprocessing system? (7 marks, 2024, Classification of Operating Systems)
- Explain the structure and components of an operating system with a layered architecture? (7 marks, 2024, OS Functions and Structure)
Unit 1 syllabus topics
- OS Functions and Structure
- Classification of Operating Systems
- Kernel Types