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Which of the following is a Linux based operating system for use on mobile devices?
The correct answer is C. Android. Android is a mobile operating system built on the Linux kernel, designed specifically for touchscreen mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets.
Question
Which of the following is a Linux based operating system for use on mobile devices?
Options
- AiOS
- BCentOS
- CAndroid
- DDebian
How the community answered
(35 responses)- A3% (1)
- B14% (5)
- C74% (26)
- D9% (3)
Why each option
Android is a mobile operating system built on the Linux kernel, designed specifically for touchscreen mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets.
iOS is Apple's proprietary mobile operating system based on Darwin/XNU kernel (derived from BSD Unix), not the Linux kernel.
CentOS is a Linux-based operating system, but it is a server and desktop distribution not designed for mobile devices.
Android is an open-source mobile operating system developed by Google that is based on the Linux kernel. It is specifically designed for mobile devices including smartphones and tablets, making it the only choice that is both Linux-based and intended for mobile use.
Debian is a Linux-based operating system, but it is a general-purpose desktop and server distribution not designed for mobile devices.
Concept tested: Linux-based mobile operating system identification
Source: https://source.android.com/docs/core/architecture/kernel
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