PTI Chapter 6

What is an operating system?

• A program that controls hardware devices

• A set of applications used for system maintenance

• A collection of files and folders

• A program that manages computer resources

Which of the following is not a function of an operating system?

• File management

• Memory management

• System maintenance

• All of the above are functions of an operating system

What is the difference between a 32-bit and 64-bit operating system?

• The amount of RAM the system can use

• The number of applications that can be run at once

• The number of bits the processor can handle

• The number of hard drives the system can support

Which of the following is not an operating system?

• Windows

• Linux

• Microsoft Office

• MacOS

What is the purpose of an operating system?

• To control the hardware components of a computer

• To provide a user interface

• To manage system resources

• All of the above

Which of the following is not a type of operating system?

• Single-user

• Multi-user

• Multi-tasking

• None of the above

Which type of operating system allows multiple users to access a computer at the same time?

• Single-user

• Multi-user

• Multi-tasking

• Multi-threaded

Which type of operating system allows multiple applications to run simultaneously?

• Single-user

• Multi-user

• Multi-tasking

• Multi-threaded

What is the role of a device driver?

• To manage hardware components of a computer

• To provide a user interface

• To manage system resources

• None of the above

Which of the following is not a graphical user interface (GUI)?

• Windows

• MacOS

• Linux

• MS-DOS