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0417 components of the computer system. 1.3

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Computers

8th Grade

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0417 components of the computer system. 1.3
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the special software that enables computer systems to function and allows users to communicate with them?

Operating systems (OS)

Application programs

Device drivers

System utilities

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is not a general task for a typical operating system?

Control of the input, output and backing storage devices

Supervising the loading, running and storage of applications programs

Dealing with errors that occur in application programs

Developing new software for the computer system

3.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

How does an operating system maintain security of the whole computer system?

By encrypting all the data on the computer

By requiring users to enter passwords or biometric data

By scanning the computer for viruses and malware

By blocking unauthorized access to the computer resources

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the record that an operating system keeps of the computer usage?

Computer log

Computer history

Computer report

Computer diary

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term for the way an operating system allows communication between user and the computer system?

User interface

User feedback

User experience

User interaction

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does CLI stand for?

Command Line Interface

Command Line Instruction

Command Line Interpreter

Command Line Interaction

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main disadvantage of using a CLI?

It requires the user to type in instructions

It is slow and tedious to use

It has a steep learning curve

All of the above

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