Quiz on Computer Operating Systems

An important development step of personal computer operating systems is the development of:

• Graphical interface and plug & play mechanism

• Command line interface and device recognition

• Compact design, low cost

• Fast and accurate processing speed

Choose the most correct option, the basic components of a graphical interface?

• Windows, icons, and mouse

• Keyboard, mouse, and icons

• Windows, icons, and keyboard

• Keyboard, mouse, and screen

The two most popular operating systems for mobile devices are:

• iOS and Android

• Windows and iOS

• Linux and Android

• Windows and Linux

LINUX originates from which operating system?

• UNIX

• Windows

• Mac OS

• Android

In the functional groups of operating systems, which function most clearly reflects the characteristics of personal computer operating systems?

• Managing devices (CPU, memory, or peripheral devices)

• Organizing the execution of programs, coordinating resources for processing tasks on the computer

• Providing an environment for communication with users

• Managing data storage (managing files and directories)

Which statement is TRUE about the history of Windows operating system development?

• Windows 7 (2008), Windows 8 (2012), Windows 10 (2015), Windows 11 (2021)

• Windows 7 (2009), Windows 8 (2012), Windows 10 (2015), Windows 11 (2021)

• Windows 7 (2009), Windows 8 (2013), Windows 10 (2015), Windows 11 (2021)

• Windows 7 (2009), Windows 8 (2012), Windows 10 (2015), Windows 11 (2022)

Which statement is TRUE?

• Hardware is the information processing device, the operating system is the intermediary environment that helps application software exploit hardware.

• Software is the information processing device, the operating system is the intermediary environment that helps application software exploit hardware.

• Hardware is the information processing device, the operating system is the intermediary environment that helps hardware exploit application software.

• Software is the information processing device, the operating system is the intermediary environment that helps hardware exploit application software.

The table below shows the results of classifying groups of operating systems (OS). Which option below indicates how many cases are correct?

• There is 1 correct column

• There are no correct columns

• There are 2 correct columns

• The table has been grouped correctly

The Windows OS uses which utility to manage files and directories?

• File Explorer

• Start

• Files

• Optimize

What is a hard disk?

• A metal disk containing software

• A type of metal disk coated with magnetic material

• A metal disk containing utilities

• A metal disk containing electronic circuits