GBC Quiz: Year 9 Operating Systems

What is the main role of an operating system (OS)?

• To run computer games

• To manage hardware and software on a computer

• To connect to the internet

• To write documents automatically

Which of the following is an example of an operating system?

• Google Docs

• Linux

• Facebook

• USB Drive

What are the two main types of user interfaces in operating systems?

• Hardware and software

• Text-based and sound-based

• GUI and CLI

• Keyboard and Mouse

What is the purpose of the Kernel in an operating system?

• It provides internet access

• It manages communication between hardware and software

Which of the following is an example of file management in an OS?

• Playing a video game

• Deleting an old document from the desktop

• Opening a web browser

• Sending an email

What type of operating system is commonly used in mobile phones?

• macOS

• Windows 10

• Android

• Linux Server

Which OS security feature helps protect a computer from viruses?

• File Explorer

• Task Manager

• Firewall

• Volume Control

How does a driver help an operating system?

• It controls internet connection speed

• It enables hardware, such as printers and keyboards, to communicate with the OS

• It speeds up the CPU

• It acts as an antivirus program

What is one key difference between a single-user OS and a multi-user OS?

• A) A multi-user OS allows multiple people to log in and use the system at the same time

• B) A single-user OS can only be installed on smartphones

• C) A single-user OS requires more security than a multi-user OS

• D) A multi-user OS is only used for gaming

Why is cross-platform development important in software creation?

• It helps developers create applications that work on multiple operating systems

• It makes operating systems run faster

• It allows computers to access the internet

• It is only used for mobile apps