4.1-4.3 Questions

What does the term 'symbiotic' mean in the context of software and hardware?

• Independent

• Cooperative

• Competitive

• Isolated

Fill in the blank: An application is software that runs for the user to interact with and use directly, while the _______ provides an environment for applications to run and interact with the hardware.

• Operating System

• Hardware

• Network

• Database

Which of the following is NOT a main operating system for personal computers?

• Microsoft Windows

• MacOS

• Android

• Linux

Fill in the blank: The operating system is the ______ that holds everything together and makes modern computing possible.

• hardware

• software

• glue

• interface

What is the main difference between user interface (UI) and user experience (UX)?

• UI is about how a product looks, while UX is about how a product feels.

• UI and UX are the same thing.

• UX is only about the visual design.

• UI is about the overall experience of the product.

Fill in the blank: The common operating systems you will encounter are Windows, Mac OS, Linux, and for mobile devices, _______.

• Android and iOS

• Windows Mobile

• Blackberry OS

• Symbian

What is the role of an operating system in scheduling applications for the processor?

• To allocate memory

• To prioritize applications

• To manage input/output

• To regulate data access

An operating system assigns _______ for applications.

• Input

• Memory

• Output

• Files

How does an operating system manage input and output devices?

• By organizing files

• By scheduling applications

• By allocating resources

• By providing an interface.

The operating system organizes files by utilizing a _______.

• File system

• Memory manager

• Processor scheduler

• Data regulator