engineering computer science MCQ #1842

What is the purpose of a system call in an operating system?

engineering computer science MCQ #1842

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the purpose of a system call in an operating system?

    • A) To invoke kernel services
    • B) To manage file systems
    • C) To schedule processes
    • D) To handle interrupts

    Answer: To invoke kernel services

    Explanation: System calls provide a way for user-level programs to request services from the kernel, such as process creation or file access.