Fun with Operating Systems

What is it called when many programs run at the same time?

• Sequential execution

• Multitasking

• Batch processing

• Single-tasking

Can you name a way that lets many people use a computer at once?

• Local area network

• Remote desktop connection

• Single-user operating system

• Multi-user operating system

What do we call it when tasks are done at the same time?

• Sequential processing

• Random execution

• Parallel execution

• Cyclic tasks

What helps manage jobs on many computers together?

• Task management software

• Database management systems

• Job scheduling systems

• File sharing services

Is multitasking when you do one thing or many things?

• A mix of tasks and breaks

• Doing nothing at all

• Only one thing

• Many things

What is it called when you share a computer with friends?

• device sharing

• computer sharing

• computer collaboration

• friend computer access

Can you think of a time when you did many things at once?

• I once prepared a presentation, cooked dinner, and answered emails all at the same time.

• I only focused on one task at a time.

• I took a break and did nothing.

• I went for a walk and cleared my mind.

What helps computers work together to finish jobs?

• Networking and distributed computing

• Local file management

• Single-user applications

• Cloud storage solutions

Is time sharing like taking turns on a swing?

• Yes, time sharing is like taking turns on a swing.

• Time sharing is similar to running a race together.

• Time sharing is about sharing food with friends.

• Time sharing is like playing video games alone.

What do we call it when computers work on different tasks together?

• Task switching

• Single-threaded execution

• Sequential processing

• Parallel processing