Computing

Question 1

1A multi-user operating system

Medium

A. allows only one user ever B. has no security C. cannot run programs D. allows many users to use the computer resources at once

Question 2

2A device driver lets the OS communicate with hardware.

Easy

A. True B. False

Question 3

3A graphical user interface (GUI) uses

Easy

A. punched cards B. only sound C. only typed commands D. windows, icons, menus and a pointer

Question 4

4Which is NOT a function of an operating system?

Easy

A. writing essays for the user B. memory management C. process management D. file management

Question 5

5The file system in an operating system is responsible for

Medium

A. connecting speakers B. cooling the CPU C. organising how files are named, stored and retrieved D. drawing pictures

Question 6

6A real-time OS can respond whenever it likes with no time limits.

Medium

A. True B. False

Question 7

7A device driver is

Easy

A. a USB cable B. a person who drives a computer C. software that lets the operating system communicate with a hardware device D. a type of RAM

Question 8

8An operating system with a command line interface requires users to

Easy

A. draw shapes B. touch icons only C. type commands D. speak only

Question 9

9An operating system that must respond within strict time limits is a ___-time OS.

Medium

Your answer (fill in the blank)

Question 10

10Linux is an example of

Easy

A. a web browser B. open-source operating system software C. a word processor D. antivirus only