Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

What is Linux ?

  1. A Operating System

  2. A kernel

  3. A Applications

  4. A Boot loader
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Linux is technically a kernel, not a complete operating system. The kernel manages hardware resources and provides services for programs. A complete operating system includes the kernel plus system libraries, utilities, and applications. GNU/Linux combines Linux kernel with GNU components to form a complete OS.

Keep practicing — related questions