Operating Systems Quiz for Grade 10

What is the meaning of an operating system?

• A cooking recipe

• A type of calculator

• A type of internet browser

• Software that manages computer hardware and software resources

Name two types of operating systems.

• Mac and Android

• Windows and Linux

• iOS and Unix

• Chrome OS and Ubuntu

What are the advantages of using an operating system?

• Slowing down application performance

• Causing hardware malfunctions

• Complicating user interface

• Some advantages of using an operating system include managing hardware resources, providing a user interface, running applications, and ensuring system security.

What are the disadvantages of using an operating system?

• Increased system stability

• Improved compatibility with all software

• Possible disadvantages include system crashes, security vulnerabilities, and compatibility issues.

• Enhanced security

Explain the role of an operating system in a computer.

• It manages hardware and software, provides a user interface, and controls program execution.

• It has no role in a computer

• It only provides a user interface

• It is only responsible for hardware management

What is the difference between a single-user and multi-user operating system?

• A single-user operating system has better security features compared to a multi-user operating system.

• A single-user operating system can only be used on desktop computers, while a multi-user operating system is for laptops and mobile devices.

• A single-user operating system is more expensive than a multi-user operating system.

• The single-user operating system allows only one user to access the system at a time, while a multi-user operating system allows multiple users to access the system simultaneously.

How does an operating system manage hardware resources?

• Through device drivers, interrupt handling, memory management, and scheduling.

• By outsourcing hardware management to a separate program

• By manually controlling each hardware component

• By ignoring hardware resources and focusing only on software

What are the functions of an operating system?

• Watering plants

• The functions of an operating system include managing computer hardware and software resources, providing a user interface, facilitating communication between software and hardware, and managing files and folders.

• Playing music

• Cooking meals

Explain the concept of multitasking in operating systems.

• Multitasking in operating systems refers to the ability to switch between different users.

• The operating system can handle multiple tasks at the same time.

• Multitasking is a feature only available in specialized operating systems.

• The operating system can only handle one task at a time.

What are the different layers of an operating system?

• Input, output, processing, storage

• Hardware, software, firmware, middleware

• Kernel, device drivers, system libraries, and user interface

• Application, database, network, security