KS3 Operating Systems

Which type of interface uses WIMP elements?

• Command Line Interface

• Graphical User Interface

• Touch Interface

• Voice Interface

Which of the following is not an operating system?

• iPadOS

• Windows

• Linux

• Microsoft

Which of the following is a benefit of a Command Line Interface?

• Does not need a powerful computer

• Easy for inexperienced users to learn

• Recognises slang words

• Looks pretty

What type of interface does an Amazon Echo use?

• Natural Language Interface

• Command Line Interface

• Graphical User Interface

• Menu Interface

One of the operating system's functions is peripheral management. What is meant by a "peripheral"?

• A type of printer

• Any additional hardware device

• Files and folders

• The user

One of the operating system's functions is memory management. What does RAM stand for?

_{(Your answer must be three words and must be spelt correctly)}

(a)  

Which of the following services is not managed by the operating system?

• User access rights

• Multitasking

• File management

• ROM

What is meant by data compression?

• Reducing the size of a file

• Increasing the size of a file

• Adding more pixels to an image

• Emailing a file

Which of the following are benefits of compressing data? Tick two answers.

• Files are quicker to download

• Files take up less disk space

• The data is secured against viruses

• The data is defragmented

Which of the following is utility software?

• Backup software

• A game

• A word processor

• A web browser