Operating System Quiz

What is an operating system?

• A program that manages the communication between a user and the computer hardware

• A type of computer hardware

• A software application for word processing

• A protocol for data encryption

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

• Ensuring system stability

• Providing a user-friendly interface

• Facilitating hardware upgrades

• Managing hardware and software resources

How does an operating system act as an intermediary?

• By facilitating interaction between users and computer hardware

• By encrypting user data

• By connecting to the internet

• By creating software

What was the primary focus of early operating systems in the 1950s?

• Time-sharing

• Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs)

• Batch processing

• Multiprogramming

What continued to be refined by Apple in the 2010s?

• The iPod operating system

• The macOS

• The iOS for iPads

• The watchOS for Apple Watch

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

• It is only responsible for opening programs.

• It acts like the manager of your computer, managing software and hardware.

• It is used for creating new software.

• It serves as an antivirus program.

Which of the following is NOT a function of an operating system?

• Opening programs

• Saving files

• Browsing the internet

• Making coffee

What is one of the functions of an Operating System related to resources?

• Ensures efficient use of software like browsers and email clients for optimal performance.

• Ensures efficient use of hardware like CPU and memory for optimal performance.

• Ensures efficient energy consumption by all applications.

• Ensures efficient use of external devices like printers and scanners only.

What does an Operating System provide to enhance usability?

• Provides user-friendly manuals for intuitive interaction and enhanced usability.

• Provides user-friendly tutorials for intuitive interaction and enhanced usability.

• Provides user-friendly interfaces for intuitive interaction and enhanced usability.

• Provides user-friendly support for intuitive interaction and enhanced usability.

What is a characteristic of Batch Operating Systems?

• They allow multiple users to work simultaneously.

• They distribute data processing functions across processors.

• They have no direct link with the computer and tasks are divided into batches.

• They serve multiple applications and users in real-time.