Computer Booting and Operating Systems Quiz

What is the process of starting or restarting a computer called?

• Booting

• Installing

• Formatting

• Debugging

Which type of booting occurs when a computer is turned on from a powered-off state?

• Warm boot

• Cold boot

• Soft boot

• Reboot

What is the main function of a user interface in an operating system?

• Controlling how users interact with software and hardware

• Managing files and folders

• Increasing processor speed

• Protecting the system from malware

Which of the following best describes multitasking?

• Running multiple programs simultaneously

• Running only one program at a time

• Managing only background tasks

• Ensuring that only one user can log in

What does spooling help with?

• Improving file transfer speed

• Enhancing network connectivity

• Managing print jobs by placing them in a buffer

• Saving power in a mobile device

What does "Plug and Play" technology allow?

• The automatic detection and configuration of new hardware

• The installation of an operating system

• The removal of software drivers

• The formatting of a storage device

Which program helps monitor system performance?

• Task Scheduler

• Device Manager

• Performance Monitor

• Notepad

How does an operating system coordinate tasks?

• It stops background tasks from running

• It determines the order in which tasks are processed

• It limits the number of running applications

• It only allows one task to run at a time

A multiuser operating system allows:

• Only one user to access the system at a time

• Multiple users to share resources simultaneously

• Only background applications to run

• A single task to execute at a time

What is virtual memory?

• A secondary storage medium

• A portion of a hard drive used as additional RAM

• A type of high-speed RAM

• A technique used to increase processor speed