Which one of the following is not true?

2024

Which one of the following is not true?

  1. A.

    Kernel remains in the memory during the entire computer session

  2. B.

    Kernel is made of various modules which can not be loaded in running operating system

  3. C.

    Kernel is the first part of the operating system to load into memory during booting

  4. D.

    More than one of the above

  5. E.

    None of the above

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Correct answer: B

Correct Answer: Option B The question asks to identify the statement that is NOT true regarding the kernel of an operating system. Analysis of Options: Option A: The kernel remains in memory during the entire computer session. This is TRUE. The kernel is the core of the OS and stays resident in RAM to manage resources.

Option B: Kernel is made of various modules which cannot be loaded in a running operating system. This is FALSE. Modern kernels (like Linux) are modular and allow dynamic loading and unloading of modules while the system is running.

Option C: Kernel is the first part of the OS to load into memory during booting. This is TRUE. The bootloader loads the kernel first to initialize the system.

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