C3.3 Past Paper 2024

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

• To play graphic intensive games

• To watch High Defintion videos

• To provide free network connectivity

• To control the computer's hardware and manage resources

How did early computers receive instructions?

• Through voice commands

• Directly typed into the CPU

• Via punch cards

• Through a touch screen

What is the kernel in the context of an OS?

• A type of computer anti-virus utility software

• The core component that interacts with computer hardware

• An external device

• The software used for graphics

What is RAM's role in a computer?

• Temporarily holding data for the CPU to access

• Long-term storage of files and programs

• Controlling external devices such as printers and scanners

• Holding the operating system files only

What happens to the data in RAM when the computer is turned off?

• It remains available for future use

• It gets transferred to the internal memory of the CPU

• It gets saved on the hard disk

• It gets wiped clean

Which of these is NOT an operating system?

• Google Docs

• Linux

• IOS

• Mac OSX

What do embedded systems control in devices?

• They control specific functions

• They control the price of the device

• They control the appearance of the device

• They control the brandname of the device

Why are device drivers essential?

• They boost the speed of the operating system.

• They enable hardware to work on a variety of systems.

• They help in updating software.

• They connect to wireless networks.

What is digital etiquette also known as?

• Netcode

• Code of Conduct

• Netiquette

• Cyber Rules

What term is used to describe sending rude emails and messages

online?

• Hacking

• Flaming

• Trolling

• Spamming