Operating Systems Quiz

What is the purpose of an operating system in a computer system?

• To manage the computer's memory

• To provide a platform for application software to run

• To maintain peripheral hardware

• To input and output data

Which type of interface is known for its visual and interactive nature, and is optimized for mouse and touch gesture input?

• Menu-driven interface

• Natural language interface

• Graphical user interface (GUI)

• Command line interface

What is the main advantage of a command line interface over a graphical user interface?

• It is more intuitive to use

• It is best-suited for beginners

• It is less resource-heavy

• It has a more visual and interactive nature

Which type of interface is best-suited for automating processes with scripts and for advanced users?

• Menu-driven interface

• Graphical user interface (GUI)

• Command line interface

• Natural language interface

What is the purpose of utility software in a computer system?

• To provide a platform for application software to run

• To manage the computer's memory

• To maintain the computer system

• To input and output data

Which type of interface is commonly found at cashpoints and on chip-and-pin devices?

• Menu-driven interface

• Graphical user interface (GUI)

• Natural language interface

• Command line interface

What is the role of device drivers in a computer system?

• To maintain peripheral hardware

• To input and output data

• To manage the computer's memory

• To provide a platform for application software to run

What is the main advantage of a natural language interface in a computer system?

• It is optimized for mouse and touch gesture input

• It is best-suited for beginners

• It is gaining in pace and accuracy

• It is very slimlined and efficient

What is the purpose of a menu-driven interface in a computer system?

• To provide a platform for application software to run

• To manage the computer's memory

• To maintain peripheral hardware

• To present successive menus to the user with a single option chosen at each stage

What is the historical problem with natural language interfaces in computer systems?

• They are best-suited for beginners

• They are very visual and interactive

• They are less resource-heavy compared to a GUI

• They are often not very reliable