SOFTWARE

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT typically a function of an operating system?

• Managing hardware resources

• Providing a user interface

• Running application software

• Designing computer hardware

Open Ended

Why is it important to understand the differences between hardware and software when studying computer systems?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the relationship between hardware and software in a computer system?

• Hardware and software work independently of each other.

• Hardware is only used for input and output, while software is used for processing.

• Hardware and software work together for smooth functioning of the computer.

• Software is more important than hardware in a computer system.

Open Ended

Explain the difference between system software and application software, and provide an example of each.

Multiple Choice

An operating system acts as an interface between the user and which of the following?

• Only the hardware

• Only the software

• Both hardware and important applications

• Only the internet

Multiple Select

Select all the correct functions of an operating system from the list below.

• File handling

• Cooking management

• Multitasking

• Memory management

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are functions of an operating system?

• Memory management

• Batch processing

• Processor management

• All of the above

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements are true about the structure of an operating system?

• The user interface communicates directly with the hardware.

• Applications interact with the kernel to access hardware resources.

• The kernel allocates resources based on request priority.

• The CPU is part of the user interface layer.

Multiple Choice

Which layer in the operating system directly interacts with the hardware components such as CPU, memory, and devices?

• User Interface

• Applications

• Kernel

• BIOS

Multiple Select

Which of the following are characteristics of a Command Line Interface (CLI)?

• Requires knowledge of commands

• Uses graphical icons and menus

• Is faster and uses less memory than GUI

• Provides a text-only environment

Open Ended

Explain the difference between a cold boot and a warm boot as described in the BIOS process.

Open Ended

Describe how the operating system manages the CPU when running a piece of software.

Multiple Choice

Which step comes immediately after a section of RAM is allocated for the program and its data during CPU management?

• Program is found in the storage drive

• Program is copied from the storage drive to the RAM

• Program counter is now set to the memory location

• The program is now executed

Multiple Select

Which of the following are possible states for a program in a multitasking operating system?

• Running

• Waiting

• Runnable

• Terminated

Open Ended

Explain how multitasking is managed by the operating system, referring to the states a program can be in.

Open Ended

Describe two ways the operating system can decide which process to run next when scheduling.

Multiple Choice

What is the main responsibility of a scheduler in a multi-user network?

• To allocate memory to programs

• To ensure processor time is used efficiently

• To manage user accounts

• To install applications

Multiple Choice

Which processor scheduling algorithm executes jobs in the order of their arrival?

• First come, first served (FCFS)

• Shortest job first

• Round Robin

• Multiple-level feedback queues

Open Ended

Explain how the Round Robin scheduling algorithm manages CPU time among multiple jobs.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are characteristics of the shortest remaining time scheduling algorithm?

• Reduces the number of waiting jobs

• Requires estimation of job completion time

• Gives preference to long jobs

• Suitable for jobs with predictable execution time

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lesson objectives, which topic are you most interested in exploring further and why?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a topic covered in this lesson on systems software?

• Hardware vs. software (types)

• Operating systems

• Functions of operating systems in detail

• Computer networking