Operating System and Utility Software Quiz

What is the main purpose of an operating system?

• To manage applications only

• To provide an interface between the user and hardware

• To make all hardware components run at maximum speed

• To create new applications for users

Which of the following is NOT typically a function of an operating system?

• Managing memory

• Managing file storage

• Running application software

• Creating new hardware

What is the primary role of utility software?

• To maintain the computer system

• To provide a platform for applications

• To store user files

• To create a user interface

Which of the following is an example of a utility program?

• Word processor

• Compression software

• Web browser

• Spreadsheet

What is a Graphical User Interface (GUI)?

• A text-based interface

• An interface with windows, icons, menus, and pointers

• A voice-based interface

• A command-line interface

What is the abbreviation WIMP used to describe in a GUI?

• Windows, Icons, Menus, and Pointers

• Web, Internet, Menus, and Pointers

• Windows, Input, Mouse, and Pointers

• Web, Icons, Menus, and Pointers

Which of the following is a key characteristic of a Command Line Interface (CLI)?

• It's very visual and interactive

• It is best suited for advanced users

• It is less efficient than a GUI

• It uses buttons and touch gestures

Where would you most commonly find a Menu-Driven Interface?

• In web browsers

• On cashpoints and chip-and-pin devices

• In spreadsheets

• In graphic design software

What is the main advantage of a Command Line Interface (CLI) over a Graphical User Interface (GUI)?

• It's more resource-intensive

• It's more user-friendly for beginners

• It is more efficient for performing tasks quickly

• It is visual and uses touch gestures

What is a natural language interface used for?

• To provide voice-based interactions with the user

• To run command-line tasks

• To automate system processes

• To create graphical interfaces