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 (a)   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