Unit 2a

What is the primary function of an Operating System (OS)?

• To provide a user interface for interaction with hardware

• To manage computer hardware and software resources

• To facilitate network connections only

• To increase the processing speed of the CPU

What does BIOS stand for?

• Basic Input/Output System

• Binary Input/Output System

• Basic Integrated/Output System

• Binary Integrated/Output System

Which of the following is a characteristic of modern operating systems?

• Support for multiple users

• Lack of graphical user interface

• Inability to manage hardware resources

• Only command-line interfaces

What are the two main parts of a computer as described in the learning material?

• CPU and GPU

• Monitor and Keyboard

• Hardware and Software

• RAM and ROM

Which of the following is an example of computer hardware?

• Windows OS

• Adobe Photoshop

• HDD (Hard Disk Drive)

• Python Code

What is software primarily composed of?

• Electrical components

• Lines of code

• Plastic materials

• Metal parts

Which type of software can be easily modified or corrupted?

• System software

• Application software

• Both system and application software

• Neither system nor application software

What are the two broad types of software mentioned?

• System and Network

• Application and Utility

• System and Application

• Utility and Network

What is the primary role of an Operating System (OS) in a computer system?

• To manage the computer's hardware and software resources

• To provide internet connectivity exclusively

• To serve as an antivirus program

• To enhance the graphics of video games

Which of the following best describes the relationship between an Operating System and application software?

• The OS restricts the application software from running

• The OS provides a platform for application software to run

• The OS competes with application software for system resources

• The OS has no interaction with application software