AQA Section 4 - The Purpose and Functionality of the OS

What is the primary purpose of an operating system?

• To provide a platform for application software to run

• To encrypt data

• To create graphical content

• To manage internet connections

Which of the following is NOT a role of the operating system?

• Memory management

• File storage management

• Running application software

• Creating application software

What type of software is used to maintain the computer system?

• Utility software

• Device drivers

• Operating system

• Application software

Which of the following is an example of utility software?

• Graphics program

• Operating system

• Encryption software

• Word processor

What does GUI stand for?

• General Utility Interface

• Graphical User Interface

• General User Interface

• Graphical Utility Interface

What is NOT a component of a WIMP interface?

• Icons

• Scripts

• Windows

• Menus

Which interface is best suited for advanced users?

• Command-Line Interface

• Graphical User Interface

• Natural Language Interface

• WIMP Interface

What is a natural language interface?

• An interface that uses gestures

• An interface that uses icons and windows

• An interface that uses text commands

• An interface that responds to spoken language

Which of the following is NOT an example of a natural language interface?

• Siri

• Linux

• Cortana

• Alexa

What is a key function of device drivers?

• To manage internet connections

• To encrypt data

• To compress files

• To translate OS instructions to hardware