CompSci 2 Quiz

Which of the following is a task that the operating system is NOT responsible for?

• Manages hardware such as a mouse.

• Keeps track of files and folders.

• Supplies power to peripherals such as a printer.

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  Secures the computer with user accounts and passwords.

Which is the most popular mobile OS out of the choices below?

• Chrome OS

• Blackberry

• Windows Phone

• Android

Which OS is currently the most popular for desktops and laptops?

• Apple Macintosh

• Microsoft Windows

• Linux

• Penguin

Which is a disadvantage of Mac operating systems?

• Poor security features.

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  Too many different active versions.

• Computers that run Mac OS can be expensive.

• Not much memory.

Which of the following is NOT a task for the Operating System?

• Schedules backups and updates.

• Translates between the operating system and the hardware.

• Manages the antivirus software.

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  Determines how memory is used.

Which of the following is not interchangeable with the word “application”?

• App

• 1. Hardware

• Program

• Software

Fill in the Blank:

Android OS is an open source OS based on ________________ operating system.

• Windows

• Mac

• Linux

• Pear