Discovering Computers: OS

What is an operating system?

• A set of programs that coordinate activities between hardware and software

• A program that manages files and folders

• An application software used to browse the internet

• A type of computer hardware

What is the purpose of sleep mode in an operating system?

• It saves open documents and programs to memory and reduces power consumption

• It shuts down the computer completely

• It optimizes memory usage for better performance

• It establishes an internet connection

Which type of user interface allows interaction with menus and visual images?

• Command-line interface

• Graphical user interface (GUI)

• File manager interface

• Taskbar interface

What does multitasking mean in the context of operating systems?

• Running multiple programs simultaneously

• Optimizing memory usage

• Managing files and folders

• Configuring network settings

What is virtual memory in an operating system?

• Extra physical memory added to the computer

• A portion of the storage medium used as additional RAM

• A backup storage for files and folders

• A type of memory used for video processing

What is the role of a device driver in an operating system?

• It tells the operating system how to communicate with a specific device

• It manages the allocation of memory resources

• It configures network settings

• It provides security features

How does an operating system handle the order in which tasks are processed?

• Through memory management techniques

• By using device drivers

• By utilizing virtual memory

• By task scheduling algorithms

What is the purpose of a performance monitor in an operating system?

• To assess and report information about computer resources and devices

• To manage file compression and disk cleanup

• To provide a user interface for interacting with the system

• To establish an internet connection

Which of the following is an example of a file management tool in an operating system?

• Search

• Screen saver

• Disk defragmenter

• Image viewer

What does the automatic update feature in an operating system do?

• Provides new features or corrections to the program automatically

• Performs regular backups of files and folders

• Scans the system for viruses and malware

• Optimizes memory usage for better performance