Unit 11.1A Computer Systems

Which of the following is an example of application software?

• Windows

• Photoshop

• Linux

• BIOS

What is the main purpose of operating systems?

• Managing application software

• Managing hardware resources

• Launching web browsers

• Storing files

What type of software is designed to perform specific tasks for the user?

• System software

• Application software

• Utility

• Firmware

Which of the following is an example of a multi-user operating system?

• Windows 10

• Unix

• DOS

• Android

What is the difference between single-user and multi-user operating systems?

• A single-user OS can run only one application at a time

• A multi-user OS can support multiple users simultaneously

• A single-user OS supports network interaction

• A multi-user OS has better graphical support

How does the CPU interact with peripheral devices?

• Through system memory

• Through the system bus

• Through cache

• Through the operating system

What is the function of the system bus?

• Data transmission between the CPU and memory

• Power supply for peripheral devices

• Storage of programs

• Management of hardware interrupts

What type of memory is volatile and loses data when power is turned off?

• ROM

• RAM

• Cache

• Virtual memory

What is the purpose of virtual memory?

• Speed up the CPU

• Act as additional RAM

• Store permanent data

• Store the operating system

Which of the following represents a multitasking operating system?

• MS-DOS

• Windows 10

• Linux

• Android