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Computing · Quick practice · answer shown after each question

Operating systems

Question 1 of 10

Question 1 of 10

In multitasking the CPU switches between tasks very quickly.

Question 2 of 10

Question 2 of 10

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

Question 3 of 10

Question 3 of 10

Describe five functions of an operating system.

Question 4 of 10

Question 4 of 10

A multi-user operating system

Question 5 of 10

Question 5 of 10

Compare a command line interface and a graphical user interface, giving one advantage of each.

Question 6 of 10

Question 6 of 10

The kernel is the core of the operating system.

Question 7 of 10

Question 7 of 10

A program that is currently running is called a ___.

Question 8 of 10

Question 8 of 10

A device driver is

Question 9 of 10

Question 9 of 10

Deadlock happens when

Question 10 of 10

Question 10 of 10

Explain round-robin scheduling and why it is considered fair.

Questions written by OtisamLMS in the style of the WASSCE. They are not WAEC past questions.