GCSE Computing 1.5.1 Operating Systems #1

Which of the following is NOT a key function of an operating system?

• Managing memory and multitasking

• Supporting the use of additional hardware and peripherals

• Creating written documents

• Managing users

Fill in the missing word:

An Operating System provides an _____________ between the device and the user

Which part of the operating system will remove data that is no longer needed to free up space for other programs being used?

• Memory management
• File and disk management
• User management
• User interface

Which part of the operating system deals with the movement, editing and deletion of data?

• Memory management
• File and disk management
• User management
• User interface

Software used by an OS to ensure compatibility with external peripherals is called:

• Windows

• Drivers

• Applications

• Profiles

WIMP stands for...

• Windows Icons Mouse Pointer

• Wired Integrated Mouse Pointer

• Windows Icons Mouse Processor

• Windows Icons Menu Pointer

An Operating System providing a GUI for users, will make use of:

• a WIMP environment

• a CLI environment

How many of the following possible file management functions might be provided by an OS? (Choose 1 - 4 options)

• Renaming & deleting files and folders

• Moving files and folders

• Restricting access to files and folders

• Creating new files and folders

Which of the following tasks might be supported by user management features in an OS? (Choose 1 - 4 answers)

• Adding new users to a network

• Resetting a user's password

• Monitoring system activity by a particular user

• Control the level of access to the system that a user has

Which of the following statements about Operating Systems are NOT true? (choose 1 - 4)

• A Command Line Interface allows a user to interact with an OS via typed commands

• Smartphones, Consoles, Desktop PC's and laptops all have an operating system

• One of the jobs of an operating system is to manage downloaded files

• Operating systems allow computers to communicate and manage external devices