OS Quiz

Graphical user interface (GUI) refers to:

• A type of user interface that allows users to interact with electronic devices through graphical icons and visual indicators

• A command-line interface that requires text-based input

• A programming language used for developing software applications

• A hardware component that enhances computer performance

What does 'End of life' mean in the context of technology?

• The point at which a technology is no longer supported by the manufacturer

• The time when a technology is first released

• The period when a technology is most popular

• The phase when a technology is being developed

What is an 'Operating system kernel'?

• A type of software that manages hardware resources and provides services for computer programs

• A hardware component that stores data

• A user interface for interacting with the computer

• A security system for protecting data

What is one of the components of an operating system that manages the computer's memory?

• Memory Manager

• File System

• Device Driver

• User Interface

Which component of an operating system is responsible for managing files and directories?

• File System

• Memory Manager

• Process Scheduler

• Device Driver

What part of an operating system handles the execution of processes?

• Kernel

• User Interface

• File System

• Device Drivers

Which component of an operating system interacts directly with the computer's hardware?

• Kernel

• Shell

• User Interface

• Application Software

The role of software in an operating system is to:

• manage hardware resources and provide services for application software

• only manage hardware resources

• only provide services for application software

• neither manage hardware resources nor provide services

Applications are a part of an operating system. True or False?

• True

• False

What does the GUI in a computer's operating system stand for?

• Graphical User Interface

• General User Interface

• Global User Interface

• Guided User Interface