BTEC National IT - U1 Learning Aim A - Operating Systems

What is an Operating System?

• A program that translates program code written in a high level language into binary instructions for the computer.

• It is hardware that allows the user to communicate with a device.

• An internet provider that offers an email service to its users.

• It is software that manages the operations of the computer for the user.

Identify which of the following are examples of Operating systems. (Choose all that apply)

• iOS

• Android

• Apple Safari

• Amazon Fire OS

What is a single user single task operating system?

• An operating system which processes data in real time.

• An operating system that allows several users to access the system at the same time.

• An operating system that can only run one user application at any one time.

• An operating system where you can do tasks simultaneously such as listening to music on the system while typing a letter.

Which type of user interface is shown in the following image?

• Command Line Interface

• Graphical User Interface

• Menu Interface

• Speech and Sound Interface

Which user interface is shown in the following image?

• Command Line Interface

• Graphical User Interface

• Menu Interface

• Speech and Sound Interface

What interface is this?

• Menu

• GUI

• Forms

• Speech

A ______________ is a routine program used to operate peripheral devices such a monitors and keyboards. Choose the word that correctly fills the gap.

• Platform

• Driver

• Interface

• GuI's

An operating system manages which of the following? Choose all that apply.

• Networking

• Memory

• Multi tasking

• Security

Identify which of the following are operating systems?

• Microsoft Windows

• Linux

• Microsoft Edge

• Mozilla Firefox

Which type of Operating System is most appropriate for use in the flight control system of an airliner?

• A real time operating system

• A multi-user operating system

• A single-user single task operating system

• A single-user multi-tasking operating system