Operating System Quiz

Which of the following is not a commonly used operating system for a desktop or laptop computer?

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Which of the following statements regarding personal operating systems is NOT true?

• All operating systems for desktop and laptop computers also work on mobile devices such as tablets and smart phones.

• New versions of operating system are released on a regular basis to keep up with developments in hardware and software.

• There are a number of different personal operating systems, each with their own strengths and weaknesses.

• Despite their differences, personal operating systems have a lot in common in terms of functionality.

What is workgroup computing?

• Individuals working together on a task and connecting their computers in a network.

• A group of individuals who use the same type of operating system.

• A dedicated computer system designed for collaborative efforts.

• An ad-hoc group formed to develop a computer system for an organization.

The primary purpose of an operating system is:

• To allow people to use the computer.

• To make computers easier to use.

• To make the most efficient use of computer hardware.

• To keep systems programmers employed.

Which of the following Operating System does not implement multitasking truly?

• Windows NT

• Windows 98

• Windows XP

• MS DOS

The operating system creates _____ from the physical computer.

• None

• Virtual Space

• Virtual Device

• Virtual Computers

______ shares characteristics with both hardware and software.

• Data

• None

• Operating System

• Software

Which is the first program run on a computer when the computer boots up?

• None

• Operating System

• System Operation

• System Software

Which is the layer of a computer system between the hardware and the user program?

• None

• Operating Environment

• Operating System

• System Environment

Multiprogramming systems:

• Execute more jobs in the same time period.

• Execute each job faster.

• Are used only one large mainframe computers.

• Are easier to develop than single programming systems.