
Purpose of Operating Systems Quiz
Authored by Anthony Darfoor
Information Technology (IT)
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main purpose of an operating system?
To play video games
To manage hardware and software resources
To design websites
To store files permanently
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT an operating system?
Windows
Microsoft Word
macOS
Linux
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens if a computer does NOT have an operating system?
It can still run apps
It cannot function properly
It becomes faster
It automatically installs one
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which part of the computer does the OS interact with directly?
Hardware
Internet browser
User’s fingers
Electricity supply
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does GUI stand for in computing?
General User Interface
Graphical User Interface
Global User Internet
Gaming User Input
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of these is a function of an operating system?
Printing documents
Managing memory
Creating music
Charging the battery
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does an OS help in running multiple applications at once?
By deleting old files
By managing processes and memory
By increasing internet speed
By turning off the monitor
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