Operating Systems

What is an operating system?

• A program for creating documents.

• A program for creating spreadsheets.

• The software that manages the computer's components.

• The unique type of computer that exists in the world.

The operating system manages the computer resources.

• True

• False

The operating system is not necessary for a computer.

• True

• False

The operating system manages the input and output peripherals.

• True

• False

What is a driver in a computer?

• The person who drives small cars on the motherboard.

• A program that lets the operating system know about external components (like a microphone).

• It is a computer component for controlling the temperature of a computer.

• The responsible for showing you the contents on the internet.

What is the BIOS?

• The software that loads the operating system when the computer starts.

• The program that lets you create documents for a meeting.

• The program that moves files in your computer.

• The program that handles the drivers in the computer.

Where is the BIOS?

• It is inside a fan on a the computer.

• It is in a USB drive that can be connected to the computer.

• It is in a chip on the motherboard.

• It is inside a black box that can be added to the computer.

What is a cold boost?

• When you turn are the one who turns on the computer.

• When the operating system turns on the computer.

• When a robot turns on the computer.

• When the teacher turns on the computer.

What is a warm boost?

• When you turn are the one who turns on the computer.

• When the operating system turns on the computer.

• When a robot turns on the computer.

• When the teacher turns on the computer.

What is the kernel?

• The program that loads the operating system.

• The software that handles how much power the computer will use for each program.

• The program that lets you open the apps on your computer.

• It is a game which you can play on your computer.