0417 components of the computer system. 1.3

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

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

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

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

• Computer log

• Computer history

• Computer report

• Computer diary

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

What does CLI stand for?

• Command Line Interface

• Command Line Instruction

• Command Line Interpreter

• Command Line Interaction

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

What is the main advantage of using a CLI?

• It allows the user to choose options from menus

• It allows the user to open software easily

• It allows the user to communicate directly with the computer

• It allows the user to save or load files quickly

What is the name of the CLI in Windows?

• Command Prompt

• Command Shell

• Command Window

• Command Terminal

What does GUI stand for?

• Graphical User Interface

• Graphical User Instruction

• Graphical User Interaction

• Graphical User Interpretation