ITC: Understanding Operating Systems

What is an operating system?

• A type of computer virus

• A group of software designed to help manage and operate the computer system

• A hardware component of the computer

• A type of application software

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

• File management

• Creating text documents

• Process Management

• Resource Management

What does BIOS stand for?

• Binary Internal Operating System

• Basic Input/Output System

• Binary Input/Output System

• Basic Internal Operating System

Which of the following is a type of system software?

• Google Chrome

• Operating System

• Microsoft Word

• Adobe Photoshop

What is the role of device drivers?

• To communicate with hardware components

• To manage user accounts

• To increase the computer's processing speed

• To create text documents

What happens during the computer booting process?

• The computer shuts down

• The operating system is loaded into the main memory

• The BIOS is updated

• The computer performs a self-test

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

• User-Friendly Operating System

• Time Sharing Operating System

• Batch Operating System

• Network Operating System

What is the main function of the BIOS software?

• To increase the computer's processing speed

• To create text documents

• To load the operating system

• To manage user accounts

Which component is essential for a computer system?

• External Hard Drive

• Game Controller

• Operating System

• Printer

What is the most important feature of an operating system?

• Managing emails

• Web browsing

• Hardware interaction

• Creating spreadsheets