1.5 - System Software

Which of the following best describes the Operating System?

• Responsible for running computer, managing hardware, etc

• Makes copies of important files and settings externally

• Reorganises data on hard drive to put files back together

• Allows applications to communicate with hardware

Which OS function is this? - "Software that allows applications to communicate with hardware"

• User Accounts

• Defragmentation

• Device Drivers

• File Management

Which OS function is this? - "Reorganising data on hard drive to put segments of back together"

• Device Drivers

• User Accounts

• File Management

• Defragmentation

Which OS function is this? - "Organising data into a usable hierarchical structure"

• Device Drivers

• File Management

• User Accounts

• Defragmentation

Which OS function is this? - "Allows multiple applications to be run at the same time"

• Multitasking

• Device Drivers

• User Interface

• Disk Management

Which OS function is this? - "Allows user to interact with computer system"

• Device Drivers

• Multitasking

• User Interface

• Disk Management

What does GUI stand for?

Which statement is TRUE about a Graphical User Interface?

• Uses text based inputs to enter specific commands

• Designed to be easy for everyday users

• Runs quicker than a Command Line Interface

• Makes use of input methods such as windows, icons, and menus

What does CLI stand for?

Multi-tasking allows multiple applications to run by managing which two resources?

• CPU and Graphics Card

• CPU and Memory

• Secondary Storage and Device Drivers

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