Operating and application systems

The operating system manages the simultaneous execution of multiple applications, this feature is known as

(a)  

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

• To provide power to the hardware

• To install new applications

• To control the computer's hardware resources and provide services to applications

• To manage the internet connection

What is the primary role of a Database Management System (DBMS)?

• Create documents and edit text

• Store, retrieve, and manage data in a structured format

• Perform mathematical calculations

• Edit and manipulate images

Which type of software is used for designing 3D models and engineering blueprints?

• Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software

• Spreadsheet software

• Graphic processing software

• • Database management software

Which operating system function allows applications to communicate with external hardware like printers and monitors?

• Disk management

• Peripheral communication

• Networking

• Networking

What feature of an operating system ensures that files are not accidentally overwritten by different applications?

• Peripheral communication

• Memory management

• Disk access and data management

• Resource monitoring

Which of the following is not a peripheral device?

• Mouse

• Keyboard

• Printer

• CPU

A common method of user authentication in an operating system is through inputing a (a)   and password.

In terms of multitasking, how does a single-CPU system manage multiple applications at the same time?

• By creating additional CPUs

• By allocating separate memory for each task

• By suspending unused applications

• • By sharing CPU time between applications

A spreadsheet software application organizes data into rows and (a)