Operating Systems and Graphical User Interfaces

A(n) ______________________ is the most important software that runs on a computer.

• Operating System
• Windows
• Anti Virus
• iOS

What language do operating systems use?

• The operators language
• Binary Code
• Code
• XOXO

Which of the following is not one of the most common operating systems for personal computers?

• Microsoft Windows
• IBM
• Linux
• Mac OS X

What is the purpose of an operating system?

• Manage software on computer
• Manage hardware on computer
• Manage all hardware & software on computer

The term OS is short for?

• Apple

• Operating Software

• Operating System

• Overload System

A computer can function without an operating system

• True
• False

The picture shows a type of user interface as a function of operating system

• Command Line
• Graphical user interface

What does GUI stand for?

• Genuine Umpire Impressions

• Graphical User Interface

• Graphic Up Industry

Which of these is not a function of an OS:

• Provide a user interface

• Communicate with hardware

• Allow the computer to multi-task

• Improves CPU performance

Tiny pictures of an object that are displayed on screen are called:

• Pointers

• Windows

• Menu

• Icons