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CS Edexcel 3.2a Operating Systems

Authored by Stuart Smith

Computers

9th - 10th Grade

CS Edexcel 3.2a Operating Systems
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the heart of the operating system called?

Kernel
Interface
Processor
Firmware

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of interface uses icons and menus?

Text-based interface
Menu driven interface
Graphical user interface
Command-line interface

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main role of an operating system?

To run application software directly
To provide internet access
To control and communicate with computer hardware
To manage user accounts and permissions

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does an operating system manage memory?

By allowing all programs to share the same memory space
By allocating separate spaces for each program in RAM
By using only physical memory
By disabling unused memory

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does multitasking in an operating system allow?

Multiple CPUs to process at once
One program to run at a time
Several programs to appear to run simultaneously
Only one user to log in at a time

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a command-line interface?

An interface that uses icons and menus
An interface that requires typing commands to interact with the computer
An interface that limits user functionality
An interface that is only used on mobile devices

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key function of the operating system with peripheral devices?

It allows applications to directly control hardware
It manages the communication between applications and hardware
It disables all peripheral devices when not in use
It requires all devices to be manually configured

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