MCQ IN COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

OPERATING SYSTEM

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Which operating system is the Android OS based off of?

A	Mac OSX
B	Linux
C	Unix
D	Windows NT Kernel

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Android OS is a Linux-based mobile operating system that primarily runs on smartphones and tablets. The Android platform includes an operating system based upon the Linux kernel, a GUI, a web browser and end-user applications that can be downloaded.

Detailed explanation-2: -Android is based on Linux and is an open source mobile operating system developed by the Open Handset Alliance led by Google.

Detailed explanation-3: -Android is an open source, Linux-based software stack created for a wide array of devices and form factors. The following diagram shows the major components of the Android platform.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Android kernel is based on an upstream Linux Long Term Supported (LTS) kernel. At Google, LTS kernels are combined with Android-specific patches to form what are known as Android Common Kernels (ACKs). Figure 1.

Detailed explanation-5: -Android, which is based on the Linux kernel, has become the dominant operating system for smartphones. In July 2022, 71.9% of smartphones accessing the internet worldwide used Android.

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